Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

By being proactive with admissions, recruitment, and advising, however, we can reduce this risk. Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

And campus officials and advisers can see which students use the Planner and show interest in certain CSUs, Margitich said. Liaison also helped create CSU’s application portal around eight years ago, Margitich said. We built the Transfer Planner as a tool that makes this a lot more engaging,” Margitich said. “As

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2025

Institutions are advised to log into the COD website to review the final Campus-Based program funding worksheets, which have been calculated using the applicable statutory formula and amount of funds appropriated… More Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, we led the field in urging Congressional lawmakers to restore allowable uses of financial data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate programs, conduct research, and provide student support services. Weve kept close watch over changes in federal data collections and uses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to IRT associate director and panel moderator Catherine Wong, IRT’s free graduate preparation program provides those accepted with multiple kinds of assistance, including advising, application fee waivers, access to grad school recruiters, and workshops.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) forms have been successfully submitted since the 2024-25 redesigned application went live Dec. Thank you to the financial aid advisers, college counselors, and many others helping us put students first.” More than 3.1 30, according to newly released data from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Meanwhile, Kalantarians advised researchers to find topics students are interested in. “We He advised potential applicants to refine their research ideas enough to fit on one page, to reach out to those with funded projects for insight, and not to be shy about collaborating with others.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It was very clear what was not allowed—giving applicants a benefit because of their race or ethnicity—but it was less certain how far the decision extended. In what ways could a college incorporate an applicant’s background into their decision-making if he or she disclosed it?

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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. SAU will also offer scholarships to Bridge to Bachelor’s students. This agreement also creates SAU’s third national HBCU Urban Access Hub.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Choosing a major on your college applications Some college application requirements include selecting the major you are most interested in on your application. However, other schools may have a limited number of spots in a specific major or a more rigorous application process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

We have collaborated with the State Board to introduce completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a graduation requirement, which greatly increases the odds a student will apply to college. Of course, many have rightfully said that access without success is an empty promise.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

The first wave of the program tackled the enrollment funnel, simplifying the application process from initial recruitment to enrollment. Using Slate, institutions could track a student’s application and nudge both the student and enrollment manager on its status. So, we focused on admission and enrollment.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year. On his drive back home, an advertisement on Pandora radio advised him that the Speed Art Museum was adjacent to the University of Louisville campus, and, as an avid art lover, Williams decided to stop by.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. In a unique move, Lafayette College announced that they would only consider up to six extracurricular activities , versus the maximum of ten that the Common Application allows students to list.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From the start, applicants are asked about matters of leadership, community, and impact on Columbia and beyond, Crawford says. In its first few years, the program only saw applications from students coming from the “usual suspects,” such as Howard, Hampton, Spelman, and Tuskegee universities, according to Crawford.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Colleges and universities should be more explicit in telling the public that postsecondary instruction helps develop a wide variety of skills, said Dr. Ashley Finley, AAC&U vice president of research and senior adviser to the president. That's a false binary, and employers under the age of 40 are suggesting why it is.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

AI can help schools analyze vast amounts of raw data in order to advise students on which courses to take to be most successful, in addition to identifying with varying degrees of accuracy the students who may be struggling academically. This allows students to bolster their resumes as they look for employment. “AI

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2025

Institutions are advised to log into the COD website to review the final Campus-Based program funding worksheets, which have been calculated using the applicable statutory formula and amount of funds appropriated… More Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Seek out information and updates to better advise and support students. Add inclusive language to admission materials and other student-facing resources where applicable. At Oglethorpe, we have found both an opportunity and a responsibility to provide support to this growing student population. Be informed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Along with the assistantship, the graduate students are also offered research skills and writing workshops, peer group experiences, application support, and the chance to present their research at an annual research competition. CCST also works with their students’ institutions to co-advise the young adults, Palacios says. “We

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MARCH 3, 2025

Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award Recipients Announced Dr. Rhonda Stanton, Azaria Hogans, and Karmen Brewer will be recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Brewer serves as a Senior Academic Advisor in the Business Advisement Center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

In the last round of funding, there were more than 100 applications and the department only had sufficient funds for just 10 awards. There's clearly so much more need that exists than there is funding available,” Lindwarm said. “We Scholars also expressed some dissatisfaction with what the bill leaves out.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Systems can be programmed to ignore factors such as demographic information and assess applicant resumes more objectively, Hall claimed. When searching for useful AI systems, investigate not just the tool, but the people who developed it as well, Halls advised. Don't just go on the website and look at the tool," Halls said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Less than 10% of applicants are accepted. Each scholar receives financial support for study abroad and specialized advisors through the Macaulay Advising Program. “I From its inception, Macaulay Honors College only accepted applications from high school seniors and has not accepted transfer students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The application processes are daunting. Instead, new student orientation, advising, and other supports are focused on assessing whether students need remediation, introducing students to the college, and helping them schedule their first-term courses. Many community college students have Petty’s experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MARCH 2, 2023

Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award at the Master Advisor Reception and Naming Ceremony on March 22, 2023, from 4:00PM-5:00PM in the Union Club. Thomas serves as an academic advisor in the College of Education Advisement Center. All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Minoritized students may not have the resources to go through the application process again and may be less likely to have connections who can help them navigate it, such as family and friends. He advised those schools to start exploring creative ways to survive sooner than Cazenovia did.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Throughout all of my higher ed positions — department head, dean, provost and now president — I have continued to be involved in research by advising graduate student thesis or dissertation work,” said Lim, who has been extensively published and presented at more than 100 conferences. “I Research activity is ahead of last year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: The Basics Early action applications are typically due in early November and you hear back by mid-December. It’s also non-binding.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Tiffany Steele Steele says Rochester’s intention to support its cluster hires was clear during the application process. I would advise them to do it cautiously. Hall was encouraged to lean into who she is, to do, as she put it, the scholarship that feeds her soul.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The university restructured to a centralized academic advising model for the first two years of college, ensuring that advising is consistent across all majors, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. During the summer 2023, LBCC case-managed 1,756 Latino direct matriculants from application to registration. “In

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I use this model when I advise students.” Practical applications Canton encourages students to identify what they are passionate about. I started hanging out in the department, going to conferences in Washington, D.C., being exposed to the life of the mind. Finding my passion all started with changing my major.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many studies have revealed that the presence of diverse doctors on a patient’s care team greatly increases the quality of that care and the likelihood that patients will follow-through with advised treatments. Graham says achieving medical equity across the world and in the U.S.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MARCH 1, 2024

Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. The recipients of this award have demonstrated excellent advising to Missouri State students. All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet. Aida Hass-Wisecup, Dr. Billie Follensbee and Heather M. in the Union Club in Plaster Student Union.

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