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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under the University of Vermont’s (UVM) new open-access academic press, authors and readers will not have to pay fees to publish or access published materials. Entwined in UVM Press’s diamond open-access model is a sentiment of shared responsibilities and a commitment not to profit, according to its website.

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New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, where so many researchers pivoted to Zoom to share their scholarship during webinars, Burt thought that he needed to create a new way to make his research more accessible to others outside of the academy.

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Miami Herald recently published an article about how anchor higher education institutions in the area like Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, and Miami Dade College among others are expanding their programming in an effort to better prepare locals for jobs in the region’s booming tech sector.

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Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anvarizadeh and the USC Chan Justice Collective , a coalition of roughly 100 students that has sprung up to support her, suspect something pernicious behind her demotion: racism, and a reluctance to truly do the work necessary to back up the school’s claims about diversity, access, and equity. Maybe that just makes people uncomfortable.”

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4 Ways a Connected Registration Experience Removes Barriers to Completion

Civitas Learning

Learn how Civitas Learning’s Academic Planning and Scheduling Solution removes common barriers to completion. 1 Identify Barriers to Accessing Courses on Students’ Degree Plan Many institutions struggle to offer students an intuitive method for mapping their pathway to graduation. . #1 percentage point lift on persistence.

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How Civitas Learning Partners are Removing Retention and Completion Barriers

Civitas Learning

Having one place to track information accessible to those who need it outside of individual teams ensures a seamless handoff, enhancing the impact and focus of student interactions. These coaches bridge success and retention efforts, aiding students in accessing campus resources and conducting exit interviews.

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SUNY Broome Addresses Enrollment Declines with Data-Informed Approaches

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To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information. The Strategic Enrollment Team needed a solution to streamline efforts and improve access to advisors.