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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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The Role of Academic Support in Closing Equity Gaps

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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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Spaces of Belonging: Schools Look to Design to Help First-Gen Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To help them, colleges are going beyond academic support. These factors make it harder for first-gen students to function in institutions that were developed for elite whites. Indeed, six years after entering college, 56% of first-gen students have not earned any post-secondary credential.

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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. Success rates have grown from 40 to 60% on average.

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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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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a public HSI located in Alpine, Texas, with instructional sites along the U.S.-Mexico An example of an academic support program at Merced is EXCEL!, Mexico border in Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde, serving 13 counties as the only public university.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

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By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students. To ensure a smooth transition, private schools can provide comprehensive support services for transfer students.