Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. This includes welcoming and ongoing support for students with a success team dedicated to financial, academic and psychosocial support to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Dr. Montserrat Fuentes is president of St.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2024

I look forward to seeing the successes of this important program.” As part of this development, Wayne State University’s College of Engineering will provide hands-on experiences to high schoolers and establish workforce training in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The historic gains made in recent years resulted from colleges and universities across the country focusing on eliminating disparities in educational access and student access based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Dr. Tammy Jordan Wyatt, is vice provost for student success at the University of Texas at San Antonio .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dr. Ed Venit The white paper, “Navigating the Recovery: A Long Term Perspective on Student Success Following the Pandemic and What Actions You Can Take Now,” notes three student success issues that were made worse by the pandemic: K-12 learning loss, high staff turnover rates in higher education, and student mental health needs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. They explored issues around success and access and how institutions can better serve the population. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Fundamental to all of this is the need to develop strategies born out of active and collaborative partnership, not merely looking within our own spheres.” Success rates have grown from 40 to 60% on average. Stout, president and CEO of ATD.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost. I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. That’s huge for many in our community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Eanes appreciates the innovative approach and hopes it is successful, but understands like any pilot program, issues may arise. “It I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We It is a dynamic, bold and good step in the right direction,” she says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

The intersection of strong math skills and success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career fields presents an opportunity not only for individuals but also for the overall economic development of our communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

The academy comprises institutions based in rural areas throughout the nation that will work together to strengthen the capacity of rural colleges to design and implement new pathways to economic mobility for rural learners — and measure their success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Keith Curry, president of Compton Community College, and Dr. Pam Luster, President Emerita of San Diego Mesa College, focused on creating an equitable higher education landscape and increasing access for those historically marginalized by academia. Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson “I call Oakland my home, and my roots run deep in the East Bay.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We believe this project will have a profound impact on student success and well-being, empowering them to focus on their education and future.” Through a collaboration between Wells Fargo and T.D. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm. Our work with the T.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The early learning sector plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of children's education and future success. However, the shortage of qualified professionals poses significant challenges, hindering access to quality early learning programs and impeding economic growth.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Program participants get access to early advising from their college of choice, academic counseling, and financial aid, while not having to face specific tests or transfer application fees. This agreement also creates SAU’s third national HBCU Urban Access Hub. “I SAU will also offer scholarships to Bridge to Bachelor’s students.

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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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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. 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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education leaders face an obligation to Kansas families to remove barriers to access and success and ensure that our system lives up to the ideal of equal opportunity for all. Although these actions are helpful, they have not moved the needle toward closing access and success gaps. Structural change is needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school. Although they still utilize grades, these initiatives grant high school students access to real college courses, helping them build early success and experience in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The report emphasizes that effective communication and collaboration within an institution and between institutions and organizations are essential to success. “If Their inclusion, their belonging, well-being and their ability to access and use campus basic needs, that for me was one of the really big takeaways.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The report, funded by The Kresge Foundation, "Supporting Minds, Supporting Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success" explores the data of the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) for entering students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

It’s taken months of collaboration across institutions, but east Tennessee’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is on track to regain accreditation. This is a collaboration to show institutions can come together, not worry about who is taking whose students—it’s about lifting people and giving education to more people.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And he is doing his part as director of policy and advocacy in California at The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), an independent, nonprofit research and policy organization.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Department of Education (ED) has announced final rules regarding predatory recruitment practices against veterans, access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students, and accountability when colleges and universities change owners. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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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

JULY 11, 2024

We’re committed to affordability and access, to do everything we can to make sure every student has the opportunity to attend an institution of higher education, earn a degree, and be successful in taking their first steps into a career path.” Liann Herder can be reached at lherder@diverseeducation.com.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2023

Endrijonas brings a strong commitment to the work we do for student access and success,” said SBCC Board President Jonathan Abboud. She has demonstrated that she is equity and antiracism focused, transparent and collaborative.” in history from the University of Southern California.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. It has done that with an 86% success rate for the 2022-23 academic year. Approximately 80% of the students who access EAP are Latino. One is a very high college success rate. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

As part of the Student Success Collaborative, our partner institutions also gain access to decades of research, an EAB expert dedicated to their success, events designed to disseminate best practices, and a close-knit community of like-minded campus leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

These criticisms ranged from accusations of political indoctrination and concerns about affordability and value to questions about graduates' readiness for the workforce and persistent gaps in access and success. By doing so, they can not only improve public perception but also make a meaningful impact in society.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The significance of third-grade literacy extends beyond academic success. For these reasons and others, it is time for a strong universal publicly funded option to be created for infants through kindergarten to ensure that all children have access to high-quality early education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Christian is one of our nation’s most dynamic college leaders, with a demonstrated record of collaboration and results in the Central Valley,” said California Gov. I invite and welcome Dr. Christian’s partnership in collaboratively advancing our shared goals for student success.” Gavin Newsom.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Student success remains a top priority in higher education, but many institutions face challenges in implementing strategic plans that engage both students and staff. Allison Hoffmann, Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success at Northwest.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The recent Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report on the steep enrollment declines of Black male students at community colleges is a stark reminder that our sector must accelerate the crucial work to ensure the academic success of Black male students. Francesca I.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

The Challenge: Deliver on the mission to provide holistic services that support the success of every student every day. The Strategy: Adopt an integrated and holistic student success management model and implement a unified student success platform to make personalized support feasible at scale.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This includes issues of 1) campus climate where Indigenous students coming from a TCU are often entering a school environment with primarily white peers for the first time and 2) academic affairs in which advisors must have a clear sense of transfer agreements and credit structures across institutions to ensure successful degree completion.

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