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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Alfred McQuarters An Examination: Persisting Equity Gaps While student access to transfer-level Math and English courses has increased, the completion equity gaps that persist among Black and Latinx students warrant deeper scrutiny. Collaboration becomes a lifeline in leading the implementation of AB 705.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students. 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.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Researchers will analyze what types of courses and programs currently utilize the shortened format and assess student success rates compared to those in traditional-length courses. This data will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the approach across different disciplines and student demographics.

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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership.

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Transforming Community Colleges for Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since its founding, Achieving the Dream has been focused on helping institutions deliver more equitable results in student success. A key focus to achieve these goals is incorporating race-conscious and equity-minded criteria into annual performance evaluations.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. The trio call themselves the Equity Avengers.

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