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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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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite these promising prospects, it is crucial to acknowledge that the rapid progress in technology and related fields may not be accompanied by equity unless intentional efforts are made. Students frequently criticize key math courses for being overly abstract and disconnected from reality.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is tutoring and mentoring, and Espiritu designed a model in which second-year students mentor first-year students. We design the curriculum individually to students’ needs. The mission of the Grad Equity Fellowship Program is to provide to students an opportunity to explore the possibility of going on to a Ph.D.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It Watford says.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.”

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We also have a lot of supports built into our curriculum,” she says. Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Students can go for tutoring, writing support and other things at no charge. in management and leadership.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

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Mentorship and Support Programs: Academic Support: Provide academic support services, such as tutoring and counseling, to ensure the success of financial aid recipients. Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Develop a curriculum that reflects the diversity of students and promotes understanding and appreciation of different cultures.