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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furthermore, the Black men that attend postsecondary institutions, reportedly have the lowest retention rates of all groups. Perhaps equally concerning is that policies at the state and potentially the federal level that champion the retention and persistence of Black men in higher education such as DEI are being eliminated.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While I can't cover every facet of mentoring in a single article, I want to share three core principles—backed by research and real-world experience—that colleges should consider when developing or enhancing mentoring programs. When implemented intentionally, these strategies support student retention, confidence, and engagement.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This article outlines actionable strategies to create inclusive and supportive environments that empower students to succeed in STEM and contribute to a diverse and innovative workforce. Requiring tutor hours where appropriate fosters consistent engagement with support systems, improving retention and academic performance.

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Does AI Make Us Lazy?

Cal Newport

Talking’ to the chatbot about the article was more fun than toiling in quiet isolation,” I wrote. For many commentators responding to this article, this reality is self-evidently good. emphasis mine] Put simply, writing with AI, as I observed last fall, reduces the maximum strain required from your brain.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Award Recipients Transfer News The Indicators of Timely Completers Colleges and universities have invested in their retention strategies to improve students completion and the cost of education by helping them complete a degree in a timely manner. Ashley Mowreader shares these findings in an Inside Higher Ed article.

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AERA Releases Handbook on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Levine Issues include recruitment and retention, professional development, and the role of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Along with this release is a Q&A with the editors on AERA’s website and an article by the editors on teacher diversity in the Washington Post. . Dr. Felice J.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their fall-to-fall retention rate between fall 2022 and fall 2023 was actually 11% higher than commuters.” Campus housing could have a discernable impact on retention and graduation. By example, fall 2023 students with housing had a retention rate of 89.6% versus 83.8% for other certificate/degree seeking students.