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Improving College Access

Counselors' Corner

Throughout the year, counselors take to social media to express concern, vent, or simply whine about the inequities of the college advising process in the US. Mid-career counselors air their dismay of the Ivy League rejection of the best kid in their class.

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Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"We are certainly concerned about the fact that underrepresented students are still facing additional hurdles to access,” said Dr. Julia Kent, vice president of best practices and strategic initiatives at CGS. “We We still have a lot of progress to make in supporting student access to graduate education. plummet for part-time students.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. For us, Career Pathways is one that others should be emulating.” This recognition] means a lot.”

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How Thematic Major Clusters, Major Maps, and Faculty Mentorship Elevate the Student Experience

EAB

Additionally, they ensure alignment between academic requirements and experiential learning opportunities, putting students on the path to fulfilling postgraduate careers. Ensure these vulnerable student populations have access to a faculty mentor. 7 WAYS TO MAKE MENTORING MORE VALUABLE.

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Improving Retention and Completion: 5 Key Elements of a Data-Activated Success Strategy

Civitas Learning

Data-Activated Decision Making and Planning With access to student performance and activity, institutions can proactively identify who needs support and how to help them. Democratizing access to data , rather than restricting it to a select few, transforms student success efforts. Read the Blog 2. Read the Blog 3. Read the Blog 4.