School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These institutions are often gateways to upward mobility, offering access to quality education at a fraction of the cost of universities. Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These positions wield significant influence over local education budgets, curriculum decisions, and the hiring and firing of school leaders. Collaborative and widespread efforts are necessary to combat these challenges effectively. That reality must be changed today, given the immense power local school boards hold.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech, we are called to reimagine a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all Americans. Through cutting-edge research, faculty and students can work collaboratively with industry partners to develop pioneering technologies and solutions. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

in educational leadership, enabling her to deepen her impact by developing innovative strategies to improve access, equity, and success in higher education. So I navigated accessing college and all of that on my own, and I felt like now it's my turn. This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

That's been a requirement for Lewis, the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the executive director of the university's Urban Education Collaborative, the convener of the conference which first launched in 2014. Dr. Chance W.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Each grounded in a social justice mission, we collectively seek to build communities that work for everyone—fighting to alleviate poverty, providing relief for food and housing insecurity, creating solutions to address public health concerns, and ensuring a high-quality education is accessible and possible for all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This includes partnerships with overseas institutions, faculty with international background and expertise, and curriculum. Around one-third of institutions used technology to facilitate collaborative online international learning (COIL), such as course-level partnerships between students and faculty at home campuses and abroad.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. When students study all worlds except their own, they are miseducated.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 29, 2024

To address this challenge, initiatives must be developed to attract and retain the next generation of talent, making green career pathways appealing and accessible to young individuals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

It’s about developing new and exciting collaborations that break down barriers between industries and sectors to seize upon common interests, goals and complementary capabilities. Social media is also a way to express appreciation for colleagues and collaborators. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. He has plans to build housing on campus for employees someday in the future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Approximately 80% of the students who access EAP are Latino. As you work with people closely, you know that you’re making a difference,” says Michael Heim, director of CAMP and of WSU’s Migrant Education Student Access & Support. They learn about what we call the hidden curriculum of grad school,” Janssen says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To implement this policy effectively, it is crucial to collaborate with industry stakeholders and develop standardized certification programs. High schools should partner with local businesses, trade unions, and vocational training centers to create relevant curriculum frameworks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Even those working on the ground on college campuses to extend access and promote persistence and completion of degrees in STEM may not have realized how troubling things are when it comes to the disparities between the racial and ethnic groups that the report uncovers,” she said. There’s true partnership and collaboration. Velez said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Moreover, school counselors are in a position to impact the academic achievement of students of color, as well as contribute to closing opportunity gaps through collaboration with other school personnel and using data-driven approaches. collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, work ethic), technical skills (e.g.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

A fully designed doctoral curriculum in which all courses focus on the community college. The program is offered in a cohort model to encourage collaborative learning and networking. The professors come to the students for much of the face-to-face learning, thus making this program highly accessible to working adults.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Then, well discuss key factors to consider when comparing programs, such as curriculum, resources, and major-specific opportunities. Youll want to consider your majors curriculum, school-wide requirements, and opportunities to customize your program. Well review what college majors are, including some of the best options available.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It One of the most popular programs is C-Tech², designed for rising high school junior and senior girls, giving them access to information and technology necessary to prepare for their futures.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Regular collaboration and a data-driven approach help break down silos and create a more connected campus. Case Study: University of Texas San Antonio UTSA created a student success partnership that unites the entire campus, using data and analytics to align goals and give teams access to valuable insights.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We design the curriculum individually to students’ needs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

In addition to more than 30 academic and certificate programs, there are bachelor’s degree programs offered in collaboration with Colorado University, Denver. His first job after completing his bachelor’s was at a community college in Wyoming, fueling his deep appreciation for the access to higher education that community colleges provide.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Hidden curriculum: This refers to institutional jargon, unspoken rules, and processes that are intimidating to first-generation students. Is your campus encouraging help-seeking behaviors?

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Student Behavior Collaborative We’re Improving Student Behavior, Together Guided, peer-supported workshops to help district leaders create the conditions for positive student behavior in their schools. The materials the Collaborative provided are amazing! Limited seats available. There is no way we could do all of this on our own.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leaders need to recognize that faculty are the key drivers of change inside the classroom and in the curriculum. So, if we don't do it right at the system level, pulling people together to key up collaboration and cooperation, we can actually drive more competition where people just refuse to work together.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leaders need to recognize that faculty are the key drivers of change inside the classroom and in the curriculum. So, if we don't do it right at the system level, pulling people together to key up collaboration and cooperation, we can actually drive more competition where people just refuse to work together.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 7, 2024

Following the institute’s collaborative sessions, leaders gained fresh perspectives on addressing issues hindering student retention and success. 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.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

By partnering with the Pell Institute, Ascendium is working to reduce institutional barriers to accessing and completing college and to help more learners from low-income backgrounds achieve their educational and career goals.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents. With dedication and collaboration, we can ensure that all students have the chance to succeed and thrive, no matter their background.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 20, 2024

With the help of this tool and collaboration with the Civitas Learning team, NDSU has started to uncover new questions to guide its work and fresh opportunities to boost its retention efforts. How easy is it for students to get through their curriculum? How can we improve advising? What do persistence rates look like?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 25, 2024

For instance, the marketing and development teams might collaborate to create targeted campaigns that generate both donations and student enrollments. For example, the technology and curriculum departments might collaborate to develop online or hybrid learning programs that can be offered to students beyond the traditional school day.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 11, 2024

Northwest’s student success model relies on collaboration between faculty, advisors, and student support units, such as diversity and inclusion, the registrar’s office, and the athletics department. For University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), they implemented a “hub and spoke” model to break down silos and promote collaboration.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Faculty may also feel at capacity already, in teaching out the curriculum for existing majors, and feel they can’t add another obligation. Assets Many departments already house more than one degree program, and collaborate with other disciplines in their college. we’re already interdisciplinary!”

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Pasha Sergeev , a doctoral candidate at OSU and a Pell Institute intern, singled out greater collaboration with K-12 education and increased family engagement as ways that colleges can improve their mental health support. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Engagement When employees are genuinely engaged in the workplace, they are more likely to be productive, invested in their tasks, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and contribute innovative ideas, ultimately fostering a dynamic and positive workplace environment. Access to a mentor to help them grow and develop can be pivotal.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 23, 2024

With this insight, leaders and their teams are reevaluating course design and institutional policies such as course modality and curriculum and offering it as pass/fail. Course Insights helped them understand the impact of their curriculum across disciplines.

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