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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Originally designed as an annual conference for CPI institutions, UNITE quickly evolved into the premier space for HBCUs to gather, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what's possible. DIVERSE : You've mentioned collaboration several times in this conversation. Innovation to us is collaboration. That's innovative in itself.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2020, we partnered with Intel to introduce the nations first AI and machine learning associates degree and certificate program. By partnering with Intel, our curriculum prepares students for real-world application. Maricopa Community Colleges has been at the forefront of AI.

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. This dynamic not only informs how we advocate for students but also shapes how we collaborate with faculty, staff, and other leaders to build systems that uplift every learner.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. Among these is the Highlander Early Start Academy, a bridge program that supports first-year, first-generation students.

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If You Think You’re Too Small to Make a Difference, You Haven’t Spent the Night with a Mosquito

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education. So, how can these institutions collaborate more intentionally?

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Report: Pandemic Dealt a Blow to Internationalization

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This includes partnerships with overseas institutions, faculty with international background and expertise, and curriculum. Around one-third of institutions used technology to facilitate collaborative online international learning (COIL), such as course-level partnerships between students and faculty at home campuses and abroad.

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was a first-generation college student, neither of my parents went to college, she says. Recognizing the limitations of having these subjects as a standalone curriculum, Witcher Walker spearheaded efforts to integrate them directly into the core medical education framework. This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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