Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. Individuals committed to community colleges and the vital role they play in American higher education continue to advocate for the students and the institutions that serve them. Dr. Everrett A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level. Retention of teachers is increasing. That gives them the ability to grow their own skills, to be leaders, to take on more responsibility, [and] it benefits the school,” she said. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 7, 2024

When higher education leaders look to see what’s working and what’s not, there’s no better source than talking with peer institutions. Civitas Learning’s Texas Leadership Workshop recently brought together leaders from ten different institutions across Texas and beyond to discuss student success strategies for higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Sara Goldrick-Rab, is providing faculty, staff and managers with actionable strategies to address college students’ basic needs. “How the new majority of students attends and experiences higher education is poorly understood by the American public and constantly given short shrift by mainstream media,” said Goldrick-Rab.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether learning remotely, on-campus, or as a hybrid, students begin their higher education journey to build their future. We discovered the key steps leaders and institutions are taking to strategically –and sometimes dramatically– improve their retention rates. They’re critical to retention and student persistence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The potential for community college students and adults with some college credit to obtain a future degree is limited by a higher education system that has not fully embraced the many pathways today’s learners take to complete a degree, according to a new white paper from the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice’s (CHEPP).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Department of Education (ED) – will help the school fund several initiatives in support of its diverse student body, particularly its large Hispanic and low-income student population. "The

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

We’re located in Southwestern Virginia, a more rural area, and we recognize that our students and their families might not be as familiar with higher education,” said Trageser. Radford plans to increase its retention rates by 5% this cohort, and likewise increase its graduation rate, said Trageser.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute for Higher Education Policy. The 2024 Higher Education Matters Progress Report shows a 16.1

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, I deeply understand the value of higher education for all. Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. Since 2020, our first-generation retention rate has increased by 7.2%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

“The school’s mission-vision aligns with my work as a scholar and leader, and I believe the school is poised to reach new heights in the areas of K-12 and higher education, human development, exercise, health, and wellness.”

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 4, 2023

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education A Conversation With Drew Magliozzi, CEO of Mainstay Alan Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Higher Ed Leadership Innovation Spotlight In our mission to promote equity in higher education, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) highlights the strategies of our member institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

It is evident that the low African American male student graduation rates at a predominantly Black institution in the northeastern United States continue to be a concern for higher education administrators. Dr. Hamilton Raymond The findings reveal the historical and societal context of the pursuit of higher education in America.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. Ford envisions him having an impact on recruitment and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is year 19 for Examples of Excelencia, an annual recognition given by Excelencia in Education. Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. Approximately 80% of the students who access EAP are Latino. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether learning remotely, on-campus, or as a hybrid, students begin their higher education journey to build their future. We discovered the key steps leaders and institutions are taking to strategically –and sometimes dramatically– improve their retention rates. They’re critical to retention and student persistence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It seeks to provide information about successful strategies, explore mentoring programs that enable the success of the young men, and to provide the latest research of the methods higher education institutions can employ to increase access, persistence, and retention and graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. According to the Department of Education, about six million students received Pell Grant funding in the 2020 – 2021 academic year. “On By January 2022, Black male retention jumped to 79%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

IHEP identified these two institutions by using the Equitable Value Explorer , a free, publicly accessible site that analyzes data from colleges and universities across the country. offers 28 data dashboards with insights on enrollment, grades, financial aid, retention, completion, and student demographics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As an institution, we are actually not a stranger to making sure that education is accessible,” says Patterson-Stephens, pointing out that CMU was one of the first institutions in the state of Michigan in the 1800s to provide educational support to the children of migrant workers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

Even with these successes, the long-term viability of many HBCUs remains precarious if we don’t take advantage of this moment to create lasting, systemic changes to advance the ways HBCUs operate and provide more Black Americans with access to the distinct educational opportunities these historic campuses offer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

“We’re keeping our eyes on the prize so that we can provide more residential housing,” says Pierre, adding that a focus on the quality and volume of student housing will inevitably help to increase student retention rates, student achievement, and an overall sense of belonging.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. 92% of respondents either did not have access to or were unaware of on-campus child care options.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. A credential earned after high school changes an individual’s career trajectory and typically leads to higher wages and more stable employment. And it is not just about a job.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. A successful balance between employee recruitment and student retention requires constantly evaluating strategies and implementing changes. As a System, we want more students to cross the finish line.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Through carefully targeted programs and partnerships that remove barriers to educational access and success, these leaders hope their latest numbers portend future growth. Eventually, Towner said he discovered that CCC did not have an enrollment problem as much as a retention problem.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. Academic Advancement Program AAP is rooted in the purpose of public education, notes Alexander.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. Within higher education, closing the achievement gap is the conversation most associated with our male students of color,” said MSSI Program Director Dr. Sunni Solomon.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Sasso, an associate professor of higher education and program coordinator at Delaware State University. Sasso is an associate professor of higher education and program coordinator at Delaware State University. These drops “erase the gains made between 2015 and 2020,” said Dr. Pietro A. Dr. Pietro A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. Carey Seventy percent of Black men in California pursuing higher education attend a community college, but degree attainment lags. Dr. Roderick L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Though overall teacher turnover increased in districts that moved to four-day school weeks, morale and retention rates improved due to the reduced workweek, according to a new report from Keystone Policy Center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2

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