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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As associate dean for Student Affairs at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, she oversees all student services and support offices, including student clubs and events, the Records Office, tutoring and other academic support, and health and wellness services.

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Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the median, selective institutions spend more than twice as much on student services and academic support per student and have more full-time faculty per student than open-access colleges,” said Nyhof. These factors contribute to higher graduation rates and better opportunities for their graduates.”

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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The additional funding can be used to support research, program development, and student services focused on improving the college experience for this historically underrepresented group—Many AANHPI students hail from low-income families and are the first in their families to attend college. “The Approximately 35.1%

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

School & Student Services by Community Brands

By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students. By utilizing a third-party service, such as School and Student Services (SSS) schools can assure families their financial information is handled securely and confidentially.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

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Mentorship and Support Programs: Academic Support: Provide academic support services, such as tutoring and counseling, to ensure the success of financial aid recipients. The post Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid appeared first on School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions.

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Simplifying Financial Aid for International Students

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Cultural Integration: Schools organize cultural exchange programs, international student clubs, and other activities to facilitate cross-cultural understanding. Academic Support: Additional tutoring and academic support services are often available to help international students succeed in their studies.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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