Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As she regained her bearings, we were able to communicate with her through virtual calls. It went on to say that “some people in the United States were more likely to die from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes simply because of their race or ethnicity, not just because they lack access to health care.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 2, 2023

The facilitators sped through a slide of questions for anti-racist leaders, such as “How is your institution committed to students and staff in these [minoritized] communities?” “How This is reminding me of the importance of staying in those spaces that I have access to.” How do you know?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In short, the syllabus helps to create a structured and organized learning environment, facilitating effective communication and expectations between instructors and students. The access and accommodation statement should clearly outline the university’s policies and procedures regarding students with disabilities. Dr. tavis d.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, DeVry found that students’ inability to access support services at convenient times further limited engagement. Develop a Technology Ecosystem to deliver broad data integration and multi-channel communication capabilities. Include clickable links in messages to facilitate students’ ability to take action.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This data-activated approach has resulted in Administrators knowing sooner and more precisely which students need support Student success staff working more efficiently and effectively thanks to enhanced workflow and communication capabilities. Dr. Rindy shares, “We can be very direct about who we’re helping. It has been a game changer.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Students who apply to Missouri State and complete their FAFSA forms by May 1 will be eligible for all need-based financial aid including the Mo State Access Award. The Mo State Access Award assures free tuition and fees for Missouri students who are Pell eligible.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 13, 2023

Despite caseloads ranging from 250 to 325 students per advisor, advisors at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) use actionable insights—instead of disjointed data points—to prioritize outreach to students who are least likely to persist. As a result, their student success model is more equitable and proactive.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information.

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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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Civitas Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

In this step, leadership teams facilitate cross-functional collaboration by establishing alignment around a shared definition of student success. When each group has a different idea of what student success means, communication and collaboration can become challenging.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We present the problems/solutions as an easily accessible 10-point checklist, so that you can grade your own processes, identify your challenges, and proactively incorporate de-biasing practices in the spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Creating a data-informed campus: part 3 Using data to facilitate institutional effectiveness The conversation around data-informed decision making in higher education continues to accelerate. Institutional research offices can develop effective partnerships and collaborations across the institution to facilitate data use.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 23, 2024

1 Identify Barriers to Accessing Courses on Students’ Degree Plan Many institutions struggle to offer students an intuitive method for mapping their pathway to graduation. When questions arise, students can easily seek guidance by communicating directly with advisors. Advisors view the same plan as students, serving as a shared canvas.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

MISSOURI STATE NEWS: The MoState Access Award. The MoState Access Award is designed to ensure that cost does not prevent Missouri students from completing a degree.” Students interested in applying for the MoState Access Award must submit their FAFSA to MSU by February 1. Learn more about the MoState Access Award.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This data-activated approach has resulted in Administrators know sooner and more precisely which students need support Student success staff working more efficiently and effectively thanks to enhanced workflow and communication capabilities. Dr. Rindy shares, “We can be very direct about who we’re helping. It has been a game changer.

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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.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Challenge: General lack of visibility into students’ needs, limited methods of communication, and technology constraints, lead to inadequate access to personalized academic advising and support. It also provides a connected support system for students, creating a collaborative workspace between students, faculty, and advisors.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Engage in open communication: Keep the lines of communication open with their support system. Include trusted adults: In addition to peers, having a trusted adult—such as a mentor, counselor, or family member—can provide students with additional support and access to resources that they may not be aware of.

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EAB

MARCH 9, 2023

During this session, I had the opportunity to facilitate small group conversations with our provosts and vice provosts, who were eager to share their own experiences with faculty burnout and any efforts they had made to combat it. University of British Columbia’s Orange Folder is a best-practice example of this type of resource.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As I discussed in the first blog post in this series , institutions need a sufficient technology infrastructure to facilitate curation, access, and retrieval of data. These individuals help ensure that data is in a format that is appropriate and accessible for various reporting and analytics tools. Data analysts.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While many business schools became test-optional when COVID-19 lockdowns limited access to testing facilities, test-optional is likely here to stay. TIP 2: Clearly establish and communicate your “return on education”. Explore our research on adult learner motivations and behaviors. Ready to find out more?

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EAB

APRIL 7, 2023

If what's currently in place is working sub-optimally and stakeholders are resisting opportunities for process improvement regardless, you may need to communicate the value in other terms. Case Study Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU DCOM) introduced a new workflow for advisors to access student grades.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

NACAC’s role in facilitating conversation about equitable admission practices in the current admission context is to ensure careful examination of admission policies and practices, particularly as it applies to improving equity outcomes for college access. How were test-optional policies implemented?

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Chaplin said these spaces should be judgment-free, safe spaces where students can express their emotions and access support. Increase access and awareness of campus resources Meeting students where they are is also important, particularly on social media, since traditional communication methods like emails may not be as effective.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Technology can facilitate seamless communication among academic advisors, counselors, and health professionals, ensuring that students receive comprehensive and holistic support. It's essential that your messaging is deliberate; click here to explore how to implement equity-based communication strategies.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This ensures that your data is safeguarded from unauthorized access and maintains its confidentiality throughout its journey and storage. In-Transit Encryption : GA4 utilizes secure communication protocols like HTTPS to encrypt data during transmission between users' browsers or apps and the GA4 servers.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So, this actually squandered a flourishing landscape for incarcerated students to access higher education. The RAND Institute has conducted studies that estimate that there is a 28% lower chance of recidivism for students who access higher education. Who just hasn't accessed higher education, doesn't necessarily have that experience.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Get Ryerson Ready launched on July 3, 2020 and featured five key modules with intentionally designed curriculum that addressed the challenges potentially faced by incoming students: Community Ready Math Ready Study Ready Wellness Ready Writing Ready. What We Did. What We Observed. In Conclusion.

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Timely MD

JULY 18, 2022

Groups that may be responsible for recruiting new members, designing communications, or planning and implementing events may also consider integrating training content that fosters group cohesion and specific skills that will enable the group to achieve its goals. What materials can be provided to students that enhance learning?

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IEFA

APRIL 28, 2023

Studying these fields can open up a world of career opportunities and provide access to some of the most advanced educational programs in the world. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills that employers highly value but also have access to resources such as internships and networking events.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The toolkit made it much easier to communicate what we were trying to accomplish and allowed us to think about the various levels of equity and impact. However, in the short term, we really want our departments to have these equity and accessibility conversations regularly. December 19, 2022. December 19, 2022. December 14, 2022.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Through EAB’s Transfer Portal , our partners get access to a self service hub for transfer students and data for their teams to optimize outreach year-round. Make notes about how the experience, noting staff follow up, communications, timing, opportunities, and any challenges you encountered.

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Catherine Cronin

MAY 12, 2023

This open access book, a collection of work by over 70 authors in 18 countries, offers ways of thinking, conceptualising and creating possibilities for (re)making higher education, focusing on futures that foreground inclusion, equity, social justice, care and sustainability.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Embrace mass communication to extend your reach and impact on students in a thoughtful but automated way. While higher education has always played a crucial role in social mobility in the United States, seeing the realities of college access and social mobility was eye-opening. get your copy. Continue reading. December 19, 2022.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

predominately white institutions) known to facilitate discrimination, isolation, and marginalization. On-campus worship, outreach efforts, and networking to improve the accessibility of services for those lacking transportation or carpools to assist with attending in-person services can be helpful.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430. The findings are expected to influence discussions around policy reform and institutional practices that better support underrepresented students navigating the complexities of higher education.

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