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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As chief executive officers in the California community college system, we embarked upon the topic of STEM out of an acute awareness of the lack of Dr. Lennor Johnson opportunities available to disproportionately impacted communities, and a shared commitment to forging increased pathways for those with the least access.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Courses must include Black males and females experiencing success in STEM. MENTORING MATTERS. When Black females and males are assigned to mentors, they get priceless opportunities to hear about challenges, stories of resilience - a successful Black STEM professional. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr. Brian McGowan, American University; Dr. Kimberly A. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought. Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By modernizing the Fifty Percent Law, we can ensure that California's community colleges are empowered to meet the needs of today's learners and equip them for future success." million community college students, these changes could mean better access to the comprehensive support systems many need to succeed. For California's 2.2

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Delta College Is Meeting Students Where They Are With The Resources They Need

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Shelly Raube, vice president of student empowerment and success at Delta College, says that the institution is focused on making sure everybody belongs and that they see themselves “as a valued member of our community.” We’re not going after a fancy building, we’re going after student success with our money and our resources and our time.”

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

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Dr. Charles Foust, former superintendent of New Hanover Schools in North Carolina, will also serve as a mentor. It offers a pathway to leadership positions that have historically been difficult to access. Sito Narcisse, former East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent and managing partner of SJ Apple Consulting Group.