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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A California native, legislator, father and lifelong advocate for equity and education, Gipson has committed years to ensuring Black and historically marginalized students have the resources they need. Its an equity issue, she added. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts. Garcia asked.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. He’s a real-life Equity Avenger, grinding 24/7 against injustice and setting an example for us all,” she says.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If we are truly committed to equity and student success," Goldsmith added, "we must modernize this law to align with the mission of today's community colleges." The sixty-four-year-old law remains literally unchanged while everything around it has transformedfrom technology to teaching methods to the students themselves. "If

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community Colleges Are Well Positioned Historically, equity and inclusion in higher education have been shaped by various legislation and milestones that improved learner access in America. Of those enrolled for credit-based instruction, 43% are White, 28% are Hispanic, 12% are Black, and 6% are Asian/Pacific Islander.

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Dr. J. Luke Wood Appointed to California Racial Equity Commission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luke Wood has been appointed to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission, the state's Senate Rules Committee. He has previously been co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL); director of the joint Ph.D. Wood will serve a two-year term. Program in Community College Leadership. Wood holds a B.A.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.”

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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His current research focuses on high-needs school communities and understanding issues of equity as they relate to the function, purpose, and outcomes of public education. in curriculum and instruction from the Pennsylvania State University.