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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. Its an equity issue, she added. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts. Garcia asked.

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The Role of Academic Support in Closing Equity Gaps

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Equity in education remains one of the most pressing challenges in higher education. Addressing these disparities requires more than good intentionsit demands actionable strategies that prioritize equitable support for all students. One of the most impactful tools in this effort is academic support.

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From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As mentors, we need to be present and ready to adapt our support as our students’ needs evolve and then figure out how to use our networks to meet those needs. During my first year of teaching, I focused on providing academic support. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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“We are very intentional in how we recruit, retai Dr. Jose Fierro n and support completion to our diverse student body,” says Dr. Jose Fierro, president. “We We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.”

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students. This article outlines actionable strategies to create inclusive and supportive environments that empower students to succeed in STEM and contribute to a diverse and innovative workforce.

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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data has helped reveal the varied challenges facing our students as individuals, as well as better insights into how to address those challenges through academic support, career learning opportunities, and initiatives designed to increase belonging and community.

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Community Colleges Build Workforce Through Partnership and Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges need to build a more dynamic understanding of local labor markets, embed students’ relationships to work and career ambitions into academic support systems, rather than see our institutions as simply a throughway,” said Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of ATD.