Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

The report re-evaluates supports for Black students and addresses trends in low Black student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. The Systemwide Campus Inventory and Campus Action Items Highlights , available on the CSU’s Black Student Success website, includes a listing of awarded projects to be implemented by May 2025.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

The long-standing collaboration between LSAC and AALS and the impressive histories and strengths of both organizations will ensure a smooth transition in July,” she continued. “In She began her career as a law professor at the University of Puget Sound in 1992, which then became Seattle University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Coalition building for comprehensive learner support Effective support systems for Latine students require collaboration. This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success. Reflections and leadership calls to action Reflecting on our personal journeys, servingness work has rarely been easy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since 2020, ATD has partnered with the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center to create the Racial Equity Leadership Academy (RELA) , an intensive institute that supports teams of community college leaders as they develop strategic racial equity plans and consciously dismantle barriers to equity at their institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2024

Jarvis Christian University is one of the seven grantees that will benefit from funds under the Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program, which evidence-based strategies that target student outcomes (retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion) by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and evidence-based practices.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Edward’s has been growing every year, and they are successfully pursuing their education with generous and collaborative partnerships including the Hector and Gloria López Foundation, Breakthrough Central Texas, and Con Mi MADRE. Since 2020, our first-generation retention rate has increased by 7.2%

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. Leadership began by listening to staff to identify and resolve disconnects between departments, which had been limiting their ability to market and fill open courses. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. Episode 126. November 1, 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

Consuelo Wilkins The Vanderbilt Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation Program (V-FIRST) – funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – will aim to accelerate hiring, promotion, and retention efforts for diverse, early-career investigators.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Black student enrollment, for example, went up 2.3% in Hispanic enrollment. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

However, in recent years, higher education, like many industries, is facing significant challenges in filling critical leadership, faculty, and support staff positions due to an aging workforce, a need for more qualified internal candidates, and increasing competition in the labor market. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Several months ago, a fellow CDO confided in me about his abrupt reassignment from a leadership role to a non-administrator position with little connection to DEI work. Collaborative efforts amplify the impact of DEI work and provide a broader base of support in times of adversity. The Path Forward: A Vision for the Future of DEI Work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These issues can point to great opportunities for fruitful collaboration and partnerships across institutions where faculty, staff, and students can learn from each other and build on the respective institutional resources. Dr. Anna Lees serves as Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, Western Washington University.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs What 70+ higher ed leaders are saying about staff recruitment and retention in today's competitive labor market Competition for talent is at an all-time high, forcing colleges and universities to rethink their historical approach to attracting and retaining talented staff on their campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2022

She brings more than a decade of experience in higher education leadership roles that have required strategic planning and execution of diversity-related efforts. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs and activities to enhance access, inclusion and retention of a diverse student body, faculty and staff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

As indicated by several key metrics, over the past decade underrepresented minority (URM) students have made considerable progress in retention, graduation, and persistence rates. She is currently engaged in working collaboratively with K-12, higher education, and business partners around dual credits. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Succession planning is a collaborative effort involving university and community stakeholders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

It’s taken months of collaboration across institutions, but east Tennessee’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is on track to regain accreditation. When we think about retention rates, especially with Black males—HBCUs are still significant. Early photo of McKee Hall at Knoxville College. That’s what it’s all about.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies. Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support.

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EAB

AUGUST 31, 2023

Blogs Effective principal leadership drives district success. They are the common denominator for school improvement, with direct impacts on teacher retention and indirect influence on student achievement. These barriers might be holding your principals back.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We collaborate extensively with partner institutions to develop new solutions and refine existing ones to support their goals. Direct customer feedback is a critical part of our process to ensure we create solutions that work for student success leadership and teams. Interested in learning more about a part of the platform?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

We have collaborated with the State Board to introduce completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a graduation requirement, which greatly increases the odds a student will apply to college. Ensuring students have the tools and resources needed to achieve success once they are in our system is equally important.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 11, 2023

Data-Activated Strategic Decision-Making and Planning as the first step in a responsive process that improves student retention and completion in a way that supports financial health. However, it’s no longer sufficient to focus solely on academic support to increase student retention.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

explore the resources The post 50+ Ways to Meet Higher Ed Employees’ Basic Needs appeared first on EAB. explore the resources The post 50+ Ways to Meet Higher Ed Employees’ Basic Needs appeared first on EAB.

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Outdated Systems — Legacy systems often aren’t created for easy collaboration, complicating data quality management. This approach ensures that data remains consistently clean and well-organized for collaboration. Encouraging regular collaboration between teams helps drive meaningful change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

This background has ingrained in her a deep commitment to culturally responsive leadership, which is essential for addressing the diverse needs of the university’s student body.” Ellis describes Kinloch’s leadership style as “windows and mirrors.” “She

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Now in 2023, issues with academic readiness and social isolation are having meaningful impacts on retention and student success, including an entirely new phenomenon – “move-in melt.” Several partners have shared anecdotes of students arriving to campus, moving into dorms, and abruptly withdrawing upon re-entering more social settings.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 13, 2023

Our research into how institutions develop financially sustainable student success models reveals that the most effective models are living processes that intentionally knit together strategic decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, data-informed action, and consistent assessment of initiatives and outcomes.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The most common questions in this category centered around management, schedules, and student acceleration and retention policies. In particular, our researchers noticed an uptick in questions about third-grade reading retention. We also received a substantial number of requests related to our Teacher Morale Collaborative.

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Steve Keating

MAY 16, 2024

Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture. Encourage Collaboration. Promote cross-functional collaboration to break down silos and encourage innovation. One that drives employee engagement, retention, and overall success. Lead by Example. Leaders should embody the values they preach.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

To address this problem, Jean — who is the assistant provost for special programs at Montclair — has been helping to lead the charge to increase male enrollment at the university, all the while forging collaborative partnerships with the surrounding community. Responding to a crisis The charge from Dr. Junius J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention. When Salcedo worked directly with Alexander, she sought his mentorship so she could strengthen her leadership skills and continue her professional development.

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Timely MD

MARCH 7, 2024

Director of Leadership Development and Talent Management, Montgomery County Community College; and Jacqueline Bichsel, Ph.D., A retention crisis in higher ed “There’s a retention crisis in higher ed,” according to Bichsel. “In Kelly Crace, Ph.D., Director of Research, CUPA-HR. last year and 3.7% for tenure track faculty.”

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A close partnership between traditional student success units and Institutional Research (IR) is one collaborative relationship that makes a real difference for students. This data-activated, collaborative approach is an incredibly powerful tool for Student Success teams to feasibly deliver proactive rather than reactive support.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Does taking more rigorous high school courses (AP, IB, honors, dual enrollment) impact student success (retention & graduation) in college? Increasing undergraduate student success is critical to the mission of t he University of Arizona (UAZ).

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Research consistently suggests that highly effective teachers and coursework lead to better learning outcomes, increased learning retention, and more motivated students. September 25, 2023 Effective principal leadership drives district success. What district leaders need to focus on now is the quality and efficacy of that instruction.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A close partnership between traditional student success units and Institutional Research (IR) is one collaborative relationship that makes a real difference for students. This data-activated, collaborative approach is an incredibly powerful tool for Student Success teams to feasibly deliver proactive rather than reactive support.

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