Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2024

The authors of a study produced a diagram of student needs that must be met to achieve whole student success, which includes nine vital ingredients: safe and affordable housing, food security, time, childcare, transportation, health supports, quick and streamlined access to programs, respect and empathy, and safety.

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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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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.” It takes just five minutes to get up to speed.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 18, 2023

You’ll hear from Karl Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs at Tacoma Community College, Dr. Tammy Wyatt, Vice Provost for Student Success at UTSA, and our own Rob Freidhoff, Vice President of Community Development at Civitas Learning. Full Transcript Show Notes: [1:26] – What are actionable analytics? [2:26]

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college?

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey.

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