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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I identify as a gay Black man, a practicing Catholic, and a multilingual leader with a doctorate in education and an emphasis in curriculum and teaching. A dialog-rich culture leans into the climate surveys and focus groups and we use course-embedded tutors and two-way texting to motivate academic success and achievement.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We haven't changed our calculus curriculum at all. We have not changed our physics curriculum at all. Come this fall semester, Wentworth will bring pre-Calculus instruction in-house by offering a new “Foundations of Calculus” to cover the subject. “So we tried to meet that need while keeping our academic standards the same.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bridging the gap in access to digital tools, skills training, and a cutting-edge curriculum is essential for empowering underrepresented groups to participate in the tech landscape. Collaborative efforts could include tutoring programs, curriculum development, and targeted interventions designed to improve student outcomes in mathematics.

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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. The Village is located near campus and provides wraparound services including case management, counseling and tutoring.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It It was a matter in many cases of asking the students, ‘What do you need?’” Watford says. For a lot of them, it comes down to a sense of community.” His dissertation research was on the CEED summer programs.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

It is crucial to adequately train faculty to deliver high-quality instruction and provide them with simple strategies to connect students to resources. They feel empowered to work together with other support staff, such as academic advisors, mentors, and tutors, and connect students with the right resources across campus.

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4 Actionable Steps for Centralizing and Streamlining Student Care

Civitas Learning

Relying solely on traditional services like advising, tutoring, and academic coaching limits support opportunities, but integrating them with areas like residential life and career services creates a more meaningful and effective student experience.