Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. They are increasingly recognizing the importance of community engagement in fostering civic responsibility, addressing societal challenges, and enriching the educational experience for students.

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The college will have its own dean of students, director, counselors, academic advisors, and outreach and support staff, and it will draw from existing faculty who have “a demonstrated record of success in teaching Black students,” said Wood. It’s a specialized, accelerated, elite experience,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

“My research examines the ways in which larger social processes affect students and their overall well-being while also addressing underrepresented and marginalized students in relation to retention and success,” she says. Dueñas says she uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine students in their higher educational spaces.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

Dr. Gilda Barabino Olin College of Engineering "Our use of AI in our teaching can be seen both as a threat to how students acquire foundational knowledge, but it can also be an enabler to enhance student learning,” said panelist Dr. Gilda A. Barabino, president of the Olin College of Engineering. These new AI tools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success. This includes integrating Latine epistemologies into teaching and advising practices. This includes revising policies and curriculum design to better serve this population.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. She oversaw 15 departments and was responsible for the academic success of John Jay’s 13,000 undergraduates. That led Byrne to pursue her doctorate at Howard University.

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MAY 10, 2023

In 1998, he began teaching at the University of Alabama, and then joined the University of Cincinnati in 2002, where he rose to full professor, department head, associate dean for graduate studies and research, and ultimately dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. After receiving his B.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We We also have a lot of supports built into our curriculum,” she says. Elliott says the retention rate for online is over 96%, which she attributes to the stellar faculty and flexibility. underrepresented minorities. Online, 18.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Osorio and Kauai braid Hawaiian ancestral teaching, culture, and perspectives into their courses and share that curriculum with other departments, including English, history, political science, and more. They’ve become one of our greatest modes of recruitment and retention,” said Kauai. Just under 8% of UH M?noa Before U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Organizations rooted in sports incorporate educational curriculum that helps participants be better prepared for higher education. They also have something they can teach, instead of having to earn money with a minimum wage job.” Also, collegiate athletic departments have stepped up their efforts toward retention and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging with students was fulfilling, but Watford says she realized teaching was not her calling. Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It When she completed her Ph.D., It was a matter in many cases of asking the students, ‘What do you need?’”

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

We design the curriculum individually to students’ needs. One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. Students attend a six-week course contextualized for their needs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

After completing his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in 2016, Henry joined the faculty at the University of Arizona, where his understanding of race in America was enriched by exposure to border state dynamics and the intersection of Black, Indigenous, and Mexican communities. Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The TEAS project is approaching the need to support its significant Asian student body from multiple angles, seeking out what would be the most beneficial: mentorship, mental health, and curriculum. As it stands now, Chang is the only faculty member who teaches Asian studies at the Hartford campus.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

assistant vice president for retention at Emory & Henry University, weighed in on what colleges and universities can do to help support underrepresented student groups to ensure they receive the care and support they need to succeed. In a Gen Ztressed webinar hosted by TimelyCare, experts Brianna Yahaya, M.S Proffitt, M.A.,

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APRIL 18, 2024

Teaching is a rewarding but challenging profession, often with lower wages than other public sector jobs. Complicating matters further, many states face contentious political debates over their K-12 curriculum, affecting educators’ relationships with parents and families. Chris Balow, Ph.D.,

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Research consistently suggests that highly effective teachers and coursework lead to better learning outcomes, increased learning retention, and more motivated students. Similarly, approaching teaching generally as science builds strong foundations in all subject fields for students.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 23, 2024

With this insight, leaders and their teams are reevaluating course design and institutional policies such as course modality and curriculum and offering it as pass/fail. They can also refine course content, integrate innovative teaching techniques, and align curricular offerings with students’ ever-changing needs.

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

However, despite district leaders investing significant time and resources on teaching reading, they often see few lasting results. Many states have third-grade reading retention laws , which require students to meet a reading standard before moving on to the next grade. These barriers are probably why. Ready to find out more?

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Enrollment : Independent school leaders still regularly requested information on general enrollment trends, enrollment management, and family retention. See our complete report on all six key facets of student wellness here. health, English language arts).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. With this in mind, we (Hines and Fletcher) compiled the collection of readings by prominent scholars, as described herein. Dr. Erik M. & Alexander, L.D.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

While my curriculum vitae has grown and blessings continue to overflow, what about the students who are not so fortunate? The panel’s theme was a research paper written by the president of The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab titled, “Teaching the students we have versus the students we want.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Teaching homeplace: How teachers can cultivate Black joy through culturally responsive practices in the classroom. Ford Cultivating Black joy is critical, given censorship placed in schools, on Black bodies, and in the curriculum. This concept also argues that implementing culturally responsive teaching practices (i.e.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 22, 2023

We know that the quality of the residence halls is an important part of recruitment and retention.” While at Temple, he also served as adjunct faculty, teaching a municipal finance curriculum at the Beasley School of Law. “We’re going to every room, enhancing the lighting, painting, flooring, and furniture in many instances.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nearly one million low-income and disabled students receive college access and retention services through COE member colleges annually. The Federal TRIO Programs aid students in overcoming economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Recommendations for Training Programs Integrate Black joy and homeplace as a part of the training curriculum. Further, intentionally teach about Black youth mental health alongside culturally responsive healing and coping techniques. recruitment, admissions, retention, milestone navigation, etc.). Collaborate. Beacon Press.

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