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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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Born and raised in Brazil, Reis' academic background is in communication and journalism. Im also guided by a quest for inclusion and student success. Once students are here, there is a standing commitment and a strong infrastructure to support student experiences and student success.

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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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A new report from the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI), "Compaeros en el Camino: Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions," reveals critical insights into how HSIs train and develop advisors to support Latine student success. Authored by Dr. Gabriel O.

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Championing Student Success

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Undergraduate students who earn a ‘B’ or above in one of the offered courses — usually in the STEM fields — are recruited and offered a paid job to work with other students enrolled in that same course. “We The Colombia native has plans to practice medicine in underserved communities around the globe.

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

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Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it.

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Five Questions That College Leaders Should Be Asking to Improve Student Success in 2024

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To better serve these learners, institutions must build programs for the busy adults and first-generation students who make up significant and growing shares of today’s college population. Institutions must respect this reality by maximizing flexibility for learners and structure their programs to promote student success.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

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A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

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To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency. CMH counselors can foster relationships with culturally competent community providers to enhance the students support network through referral and continued engagement.