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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas

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Over the last two years, Thomas has been the driving force behind a project that connects TRIO programs with the financial literacy programming sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific , a multinational biotechnology firm. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Improve your program review process with these 4 data tips

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Dr. Louis Slimak , Associate Provost for Curriculum and Assessment at West Virginia University (WVU), has done extensive work to overhaul the WVU’s program review process—and its culture around data more broadly—since his arrival in 2016. We brought in a variety of stakeholders and perspectives for these conversations.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Improve student persistence toward college and toward graduation by: Incentivizing faculty to engage in student advising and mentoring Encouraging students to develop a college-going mindset Offering completion and retention grants Making sure the right students and mentors are getting into peer mentoring programs Encourage lifelong learning through: (..)

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Cárdenas participated in the Upward Bound program at Fresno State University. Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5