Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Supreme Court’s decision to strike affirmative action, there are still ways to get diverse student populations into higher ed, experts and scholars said at a webinar hosted this week by California student success organization The Campaign for College Opportunity.

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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. We elevated evidence-based strategies that support degree completion and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

AAC&U is accepting applications for the 2024 institute , held virtually June 25-28.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Current standards benefit traditional career paths and do not place an emphasis on experience in equity. Experts agreed these findings and suggestions are not only applicable in California but could be used across the nation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and asked school leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent,” The Texas Tribune reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans have demonstrated clear opposition against the Universities of Wisconsin’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The agreement would have also required UW-Madison to accept applicants who were the top 5% of their class at a Wisconsin high school and regional campuses to accept those in the top 10%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

NASPA is well-positioned to advocate for student affairs professionals around the world and, by doing so, we can demonstrate our commitment to student success and the association’s vision for fulfilling the promise of higher education. “As

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

AI is at the core of our Student Impact Platform and has been since the company’s founding in 2011. We use AI in predictive modeling, a type of supervised machine learning, to predict student outcomes and help institutions create and carry out effective student success initiatives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Kelley’s notion of the “ Freedom Dream ,” an invitation to imagine an educational space that is grounded in racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation. It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Participants were asked to rate how effectively the KSU-CCLP created a leadership culture centered on the following three values: involvement; embracing varying perspectives; and focusing on student success, equity, and learning. On a five-point Likert-like item, eight of the 22 participants rated the CCLP at a level of 5.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The event took place as part of University of Phoenix's Educational Equity Webinar Series. Systems can be programmed to ignore factors such as demographic information and assess applicant resumes more objectively, Hall claimed. AI offers a way to remove unconscious bias from the equation and create a more equitable hiring process.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Creating an Inclusive School Culture: Diversity and Inclusion Training: Provide faculty and staff with training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. JCSU offers student-focused services such as counseling, the health center, and campus security.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

The Department of Education plans to release further information on the application process and logistics of offering a PEP soon. Best Practices Explore the 15 student success best practices that power the Moon Shot initiative. click here Will your school start recruiting incarcerated students?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Equity Seeing so many African American undergraduate and graduate students excelling in STEM fields is inspiring to Smith-Jackson. Citing the shortage of STEM graduates across the nation, she says these students are filling positions of impact, including national security. Dr. Paula E.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Amid this steady decline, the University of Cincinnati continues improving retention and graduation rates, setting enrollment records, achieving diversity goals, and closing equity gaps. increase in first-year student enrollment from 2021 to 2022 a 1.9 increase in first-year student enrollment from 2021 to 2022 a 1.9

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Blogs The 4 stages of an integrated lifecycle approach for community college student success How EAB’s Navigate helps community colleges at every stage There is encouraging data showing that six-year completion rates have been rising across all community colleges, with a.9% check out these institutions' success stories 3.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

Discussions on fostering diversity, equity, and belonging emphasized the importance of inclusive school communities and the impact of policy decisions on student success. SSS provides schools with a streamlined financial aid assessment platform, reducing administrative burden and helping schools make fair, data-driven decisions.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And even though Hispanic students were the only college student population who saw consistent growth over the past 10 years, there was still a 24.5% Now, schools must work harder to prioritize closing equity gaps and bringing these students back to campus. 3 easy changes that build a more inclusive campus.

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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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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity. EqRC is studying the implications of equity in admission for historically excluded populations. How were testing policy changes communicated to prospective applicants and counselors?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The partnership expands the availability of EAB’s student-college matching technology, Concourse , to the more than three million high school juniors and seniors who use PowerSchool Naviance CCLR to prepare for college and careers. Around 40 percent of US high school students have access to Naviance.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In 2021, we published our Completion Grants Playbook , and our CEO Bridget Burns joined the Chronicle's Assistant Managing Editor Ian Wilhelm to co-host this virtual conversation about helping under-resourced students complete their degrees. Sharon Perry Fantini , Vice Provost for Equity Access and Opportunity at Iowa State University. •

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Until you’re clear about the outcomes you hope see, success will be difficult to assess. Be specific about what you hope to accomplish when you talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Which student populations have been most represented in your enrollment funnel? Step 2: Assess your current enrollment gaps.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Messaging campaigns and to-dos within EAB’s Navigate CRM are a great tool to help send targeted messaging and nudges to students about financial wellness resources*. As mentioned previously, finances are the leading reason students stop out of college. Read our blog for tips on building faculty buy-in for student success initiatives.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Knowing that these students are highly represented at community colleges means that prospects are likely looking to the college as their main reference point when exploring their enrollment options. Thus, coordinated email communications are critical to closing equity gaps. are your emails to students limiting your equity efforts?

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Strategy Decentralized IT infrastructure, data management, and a patchwork of point integrations across applications and infrastructure put many institutions at risk of serious cybersecurity incidents, while also making it difficult if not impossible to make data-informed decisions.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

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