Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s not an everyday occurrence when a community college leader gets a phone call telling them their institution will receive an influx of funding in the millions. when MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest women in the world, decided to make a major investment in community colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Across the country, community colleges and universities are seeing fewer students enroll, a trend that could have long-term consequences for both individuals and the economy. The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

1, to qualify as a California Black-Serving institution (BSI), an institution must enroll 1,500 Black students, or 10% of the total student population must be Black. A very predictable, persistent, and pervasive gap in achievement [for Black students] exists, said Bush.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

Coconino Community College (CCC) has partnered with the Women’s Foundation of the State of Arizona to launch the Pathways for Single Moms Program , potentially giving women free tuition for certificates in 11 career tracks and free childcare, 3TV reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) Community College. These student-athletes were also interviewed about the support services that they needed. Seek out support services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There are 116 community colleges in California. The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC. He’s researched the behavior of high school students contemplating higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. It’s a testament that the college is thriving, thanks in large part to Curry, who has been the school’s most vocal cheerleader. Dr. Keith Curry Eddie Ruvalcaba Photography It’s no secret that Compton College has had its fair share of challenges.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. get your copy 2.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Jennifer Ernst Jennifer Ernst has been appointed vice president of academic affairs at Portland Community College. She serves as vice president of instruction and student services at Yakima Valley College. in community college leadership from Ferris State University.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By Elenaor Eckerson Peters Last week, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. According to a national independent evaluation , receiving these services leads to positive, statistically significant increases in retention and degree completion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. from the Community College Leadership Program. Coming from very poor means and setting a standard for how you support one another, [he was] in this work to support students, our communities, and our nation.” Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr.’s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 31, 2024

Dawn Schoenenberger Dawn Schoenenberger has been named vice president of academic affairs and student services at Hagerstown Community College in Maryland. She served as the college’s interim vice president.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Josh Novak Josh Novak has been appointed vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Butler County Community College in Pennsylvania. He served as dean at the college, leading student services and resources.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

The 1,038 community colleges in the U.S. play an important role for students and communities, providing a quality education that prepares students for jobs or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dawn Schoenenberger Dawn Schoenenberger has been named interim vice president of academic affairs and student services at Hagerstown Community College in Maryland. Schoenenberger holds an associate degree from Pierce College, a bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University, and a master's from Capella University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

Jamilah Moudiab Jamilah Moudiab has been named director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Veteran Affairs and International Student Services at Hudson County Community College. She served as director of international admissions and programs at Felician University.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. Your students: Who do you serve?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2024

Tostenson has been appointed president of Volunteer State Community College. She served as vice chancellor of education and student services at Louisiana Delta Community College. Tostenson Wendi W.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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Civitas Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript Today on the show, I’m talking with Dr. Marisa Vernon White, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Lorain County Community College. Vernon White shares their experience and how they use data to generate dialogue. [12:05]

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Podcast Could Your Students Benefit from “One Front Door” Onboarding? EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson, VP of Student Services at Germanna Community College, to discuss her “One Front Door” approach to student onboarding that is breaking down institutional silos and connecting more students to the guidance they need.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

We already know the benefits of investing in a one-stop student services solution –you will improve consistency of service and answers, improve the student experience, and better utilize overburdened staff. Many institutions implement one-stops to increase low student satisfaction levels.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. According to a national independent evaluation , receiving these services leads to positive, statistically significant increases in retention and degree completion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, is one of the 10 institutions chosen as finalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Wallace State, Northwest Vista College in Texas, and Moorpark College in California are three finalists noted for fostering cultures.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. According to a national independent evaluation , receiving these services leads to positive, statistically significant increases in retention and degree completion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Morris Morris’s expertise involves work at several higher ed institutions and medical facilities, where she has held leadership roles including serving as the inaugural department chair for Elon University’s nursing program, dean of health and public safety at Rockingham Community College, and nursing director at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out.

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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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ConexEd

AUGUST 17, 2022

As the nation’s largest higher education system launches its new academic year, its millions of students and their families should know that the state of California and its partners have got their backs with a new and stronger safety net. million students in. By making $130 million in total investment in Basic Needs for the 1.8

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. Your students: Who do you serve?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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ConexEd

AUGUST 11, 2022

First the headlines: Food insecurity is becoming an epidemic for students struggling to make a better life by attending college In this new post-Covid world. million California Community College students face food insecurity; they simply don’t know where their next meals are coming from.

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Blackboard Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Director, Community College Enrollment & Retention.  In the fall of 2020, community colleges saw double digit enrollment declines. While institutions were  While institutions were hopeful for a recovery in 2021, these declines continue to plague community colleges.  By Tara Zirkel, Ed.D. points, to 51.6%. 

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs.

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