Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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New proposed regulations could increase college access for high school students and provide better public data on student outcomes, according to officials at the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Macalester studied the issue, and we have decided that remaining test optional is an effective way to make our college more accessible to the greatest number of qualified students. Dr. Suzanne M. Reducing barriers – especially those that do not add value to the process – is one tool to help achieve that important goal. Dr. Suzanne M.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. Disproportionately low numbers of Black students have the same access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses as many of their peers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students. Also, sometimes students work nights or they can't get in to see a counselor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. But these aid programs were found to have low-income requirements, meaning students from middle-income households are excluded.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students. HSIs have become a critical component of higher education access and success," said Excelencia in Education in its latest report, which uses data from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The partnership will also ensure students have access to rigorous and meaningful curricula, college and career pathways as they work on their certification.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said. These include economic pressures, evolving societal perceptions of college education, and ongoing challenges in academic preparation and financial aid access.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2025

When I think about policy, I think about some of the basic things like Who has access to campus? Who has access to resources? How can Black folks, in various positions across campus, get access to courses and professional development without having to seek permission from someone, ask Breeden. Breedens research is personal.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A new study from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies reveals that Black student parents at community colleges face significant barriers in accessing critical childcare support, potentially hindering their educational progress and economic mobility.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Students who are enrolled… More Updated Guidance Expands Access to SNAP Benefits for Eligible College Students The post Updated Guidance Expands Access to SNAP Benefits for Eligible College Students first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When broadening the definition of basic needs to include mental health, transportation, internet access, and childcare, the percentage of students experiencing insecurity jumps to 73%, painting a stark picture of the challenges college students face while pursuing their education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. But it is not just about access—it is about building an educational ecosystem that nurtures every student’s potential.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2025

The new Student Access and Earnings Classification specifically evaluates how well institutions enroll students from their surrounding communities and whether graduates earn competitive wages after completion. This recognition was awarded to 479 institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in providing access and economic mobility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

 Students are left questioning whether barriers to accessing higher education will swell and if colleges and universities will support initiatives that support their sense of belonging. We need federal policies, funding, and enforcement of laws designed to create equitable access to education to be bolstered, not reduced.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts. Its not innate for everyone, says Trent.

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APRIL 14, 2025

It echoes in the lives of disabled people, especially Deaf and neurodivergent people, whose insights are essential to many fields in school and college education, design, and accessibility, yet who are too often excluded from schools, jobs, and public life. One in four adults in the U.S.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Stewart previously served as the Secretary of Education for New Mexico and has inspired his thinking about how K-12 schools accessed student resources through Medicaid. The primary barrier colleges face when accessing this funding is a lack of information about its existence and whats required to obtain it. But that has to be funded.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The policy change, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, marks a significant shift in the state's approach to higher education access for Dreamers. The change represents a significant shift in Florida's approach to higher education access and raises questions about the state's long-term economic and workforce strategy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities. JB Pritzker joining 24 other states that have implemented similar programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Today’s students may be forced to sacrifice privacy for access to digital learning tools without truly understanding the consequences,” said Ariel Fox Johnson, lead author of the report. This report emphasizes the need for proactive measures to ensure that students’ personal information is only used for its intended educational purpose.”

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Aside from writing about the plight of Black men in higher education, in our scholarship, we have employed an anti-deficit approach to highlight critical factors that help to facilitate the access, retention, and persistence of Black men in college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

CCA’s recommendations for increased accessibility, curriculum reform and data-driven support systems underscore the essential role that higher education must play in sustaining democracy,” said Wang. Unfortunately, access to higher education is often limited by cost. Higher education is an engine for social and economic mobility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through higher education. For each bias, Kizart presents a clear definition, self-assessment tools, realistic school-based scenarios, reflective questions, and concrete strategies for counteraction.

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MARCH 4, 2025

Every child in our nation deserves access to highly prepared educators, and it is essential that every educator be prepared in a manner that equips them for modern classrooms," said Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, AACTE president and CEO.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This initiative reflects the Ruderman Family Foundations commitment to working with our partners to help expand access to mental health services and programs in the higher education community. With this information now freely accessible through these platforms, will colleges and universities be motivated to act?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

This report highlights how critical it is for Latine students to access effective academic advising," said Dr. Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. These activities could enhance advisors' long-term professional development and ultimately improve student outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Institutions who wish to update their FSC information must complete the Electronic Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (E-App) and follow… More 2025-26 Federal School Code List Released: How to Access and Update (February 2025 Update) The post 2025-26 Federal School Code List Released: How to (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Amna Mohammed, a freshman at Middlebury College said that when it comes to providing adequate resources to college students like herself, access is key. That makes the support feel accessible,” said Mohammad. Sometimes we don’t know when to reach out for resources." she said. "We We should know what’s available to us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

As dean at both CUNY School of Law and previously at Western New England University School of Law, Setty has demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice and expanding access to legal education. Susan Krinsky will continue serving as interim president until Setty assumes her new role.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

Clarence Vaughn,director of the Office of Access and Community Connections at UT and a member of the MLK commission, said that the partnership not only increases student participation at the events, but also gives residents in the surrounding community the opportunity to support the university and visit campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

As legislative challenges to diversity and equity programs continue to emerge across the country, participants emphasized that the work of HBCUs remains as essential today as at their foundingnot just for preserving educational access, but for fostering the leadership needed to address persistent inequities in American society.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It offers a pathway to leadership positions that have historically been difficult to access. The program's structure, combining virtual learning with two on-site sessions at Southern's Baton Rouge campus, makes it accessible to educators nationwide while maintaining the personal connection essential for meaningful mentorship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Curry also became one of the founding chairpersons of the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce in spring 2018. Sometimes you have to say stuff and get people united because you said it. The student housing will also include study areas, lounges and shared kitchens.

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