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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources.

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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. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Study Reveals Only 16% of Faculty is Ready for GenAI in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 2023-2024 Digital Learning Pulse Survey revealed that three-quarters of higher education trustees, faculty, and administrators believe GenAI will noticeably change their institutions — and help solve ongoing issues. But only 16% of faculty and 11% of administrators feel prepared for change.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Andrea Fabrizio, dean of academic affairs and principal investigator for the Title V project at Hostos Community College, an HSI in New York City, said she would like to see flexibility. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are financial support programs, including emergency grants, technology loaner programs and device voucher support, which provide students with necessary in-time financial support. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. They’re on a journey.

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Delivering Proactive Academic Support at Scale

Civitas Learning

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube In this episode, Dr. John Rindy covers a lot of ground when discussing proactive academic support. Dr. Rindy shares Slippery Rock’s initiatives on how to help all students succeed with increasing student needs and shrinking resources.