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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January. McCorn is a proven leader who has demonstrated a clear and concise vision for institutional change, while identifying and executing a comprehensive plan designed to achieve successful student outcomes,” said Michael Thurmond, Chairman of the Paine College Board of Trustees.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was Davis who nominated Thompson for the Urban Educator of the Year award that was presented to her last week in Cancun, Mexico at the International Conference on Urban Education —the biennial convening organized by the Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. But to us, improving student health and wellness requires a collaborative approach where different departments can work together to meet all student needs.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.” Several times, Tajrian asked to meet with Alexander, and despite his busy schedule he made time for her. Students help us run this operation, and as a result, we get a lot of success stories coming out of the program,” Alexander says.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. 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. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Report: Degree Completion Rate Tied to Number of Credits Taken Per Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The number of academic credits a student takes per year has ties to their likelihood to graduate and complete their college journey, a new report from course scheduling company Ad Astra found. Siloes in the schedule build often lead to unintended barriers to student progression. Data on Northeast Lakeview is included in the report.