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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His journey to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he would eventually become both student and professor, was equally serendipitous. When he was accepted and assigned Ladson-Billings as his mentor, it proved to be a match made in heaven. Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D.,

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Researcher-Mentor Challenges Students to Pursue Purpose

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shana Stoddard, who is being commended for that passion through the 2023 Council on Undergraduate Research’s Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award. That was something that I realized was really important to me, to have an army of undergraduate students in the lab. Stoddard’s students have published two papers. She holds a Ph.D.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California's community colleges find themselves caught in a 60-year-old funding constraint that increasingly hampers their ability to serve todays students, according to a new report from the Community College League of California. In 1961, college students were predominantly white, traditional-age students who attended full-time.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When these students join in problem-solving with professionals, their chances for advancement increase, along with self-efficacy. Role models/mentors. Such interactions and connections offer role models for these students to see that they are not alone. Self-reflect. Dr. Carter G.

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The Master Schedule and Career/College Curriculum

Counselors' Corner

Still, its one of those things many of us have to deal with-- so, as we tell our students, its time to make lemonade on lemons. Kids just dont know whats out there in the world of work, and even the best interest inventories measure what students like, not what theyre good atnot really the best way to find your way in the world of work.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Foundation Receives $1M Gift Supporting First Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brigid Flanigan The Portland Community College Foundation has received a $1 million gift pledge to launch the college’s First-Year Experience initiative, benefitting historically underserved students. The gift was made by Tenfold Senior Living founder and principal Brigid Flanigan.