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LSAMP is expected to use a comprehensive approach to STEM learning ecosystem to impact STEM student development and retention. Molloy University has received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program. It is good for the region.”

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Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space" also known as PIE 2 RS, is a collaboration between UH, UH – Clear Lake, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the Boeing Company and the Greater Houston Partnership. NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2

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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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AUGUST 9, 2024

By participating in esports programs, students can acquire knowledge in social media marketing, influencer collaborations, content creation, and audience interaction that can provide them with valuable insights into digital marketing practices.

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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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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

The Outcomes: An 8% increase in retention, improved advising efficiency, and more effective cross-functional collaboration. But dispersed student information across multiple systems made implementing an integrated and collaborative student success network challenging.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Rhodes College joins the collective of 137 public and private colleges and universities nationwide who work collaboratively to expand access and opportunity for highly talented low- and moderate-income students. ATI, formed in 2016, comprises regional and flagship public institutions and leading private colleges and universities.

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APRIL 24, 2024

One of the first-year programs Excelencia highlighted is Connect4Success (C4S), a collaboration between Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU). It is truly a collaborative outreach model, and we focus our recruitment on the benefits of attending MDC and the wonderful access students have to FIU while at MDC.”

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

This collaboration is a model for the state,” said Charmaine Tourse-Davis, director of talent recruitment and retention at Stamford Public Schools. “We One of the most heralded programs— Call Me MISTER— at Clemson University, has yielded positive results in increasing the number of Black male teachers.

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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. That’s what it’s all about. We’re here to serve people.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Also, that year the program’s retention rate of Latino students was 18% higher than the college’s general retention rate. The aims of the CAMP at Washington State University (WSU) are first-year completion, second-year retention and successful graduation. It has done that with an 86% success rate for the 2022-23 academic year.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The framework encourages decisionmakers to set data goals for implementing programs and practices and measuring impact that reflects change to the access, retention, completion, and/or workforce statistics for the employee and student groups. ATD is currently identifying a new cohort of institutions to participate in RELA.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

To address this issue, educational institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders must work collaboratively to create pathways that ensure equitable access to STEM education and training. Colleges and universities can also benefit greatly from sharing data regarding student performance and retention rates in STEM programs.

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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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MARCH 13, 2023

Scott Schirmeier The new Recruitment Management module improves Navigate’s customer relationship management capabilities and simplifies recruitment/retention for schools into one platform, allowing schools to implement coordinated communications strategies for prospective students.

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JULY 11, 2024

Radford plans to increase its retention rates by 5% this cohort, and likewise increase its graduation rate, said Trageser. Trageser said the university also will create intentional programming in collaboration with professionals across its campus to increase student awareness of the resources available to them.

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JULY 8, 2024

Dr. Kara Turner The institute collaborates with colleges and universities to identify obstacles to degree completion and implement proven solutions for student success. Funds will target policies and practices that help improve student retention and graduation rates such as standardizing academic advising systems and protocols.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Following the institute’s collaborative sessions, leaders gained fresh perspectives on addressing issues hindering student retention and success. Using a unified student success platform facilitates communication, collaboration, and coordination among departments and helps clarify each staff member’s role in student success.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This plays a key role inhibiting the recruitment and retention of skilled professionals. Higher education institutions can collaborate with early learning centers, schools, and community organizations to establish practicum and internship programs that provide hands-on experience for students.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2022

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. She brings more than a decade of experience in higher education leadership roles that have required strategic planning and execution of diversity-related efforts.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For instance, ‘walking’ students had a 29% retention rate and a 7% rate of completion. But student who were even just one tier up, ‘speed-walking,’ saw retention rates jump to 53% and likelihood of completing to 26%. Most students who are ‘walking’ (71%) don’t even continue past their first year in college, according to the report.

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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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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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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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JULY 14, 2023

As chancellor of Arizona’s most extensive community college system, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), with nearly 140,000 students, paired with 10,000 faculty and staff members, my leadership philosophy is that we all play a role in the recruitment and retention of our students.

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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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It’s about developing new and exciting collaborations that break down barriers between industries and sectors to seize upon common interests, goals and complementary capabilities. Social media is also a way to express appreciation for colleagues and collaborators.

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JULY 29, 2024

Collaborative efforts amplify the impact of DEI work and provide a broader base of support in times of adversity. This involves sharing data on positive outcomes of DEI work, such as improved student retention, enhanced campus climate, and a more robust learning environment. The Path Forward: A Vision for the Future of DEI Work.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Retention strategies like mentorship programs, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement can make a significant difference in keeping valuable employees engaged and motivated. By doing so, they enhance their ability to recruit and retain exceptional talent and further drive their institutions toward long-term success.

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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.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. We collaborate with over 25 community partners where students obtain professional experience while serving the community.”

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

Today’s most influential leaders recognize that student success goes beyond traditional measures like retention and graduation rates. This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. In the end, the institution spurred enrollment growth by pairing the right technology with stronger collaboration and process improvements. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. Episode 126. November 1, 2022. Transcript.

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MARCH 27, 2024

In Portland, multiple community colleges and universities benefit from the work of College Housing Northwest, a nonprofit operating properties offering below market rent and supportive services exclusively for college students (in full disclosure, I’m collaborating with CHNW to expand their effort).

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MAY 17, 2023

Although the collaboration between Alamo and CHCP was obviously successful, team-ups between community colleges and for-profit institutions remain relatively rare. The program will cover job training, job placement, and retention services, but not student stipends. Morrill is happy to continue the collaboration.

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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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