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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse.

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New Tool to Measure DEI Efforts Introduced

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The instrument comprises 41 items about six scales: institutional environment, faculty and staff hiring, faculty and staff retention, student admissions, student retention and completion, and curriculum. But this doesn’t give schools a comprehensive picture of their efforts, or a direct sense of how developed they are.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After he graduated from UC Santa Cruz, Curry landed a job at University of California Irvine’s Center for Educational Partnerships, doing outreach at Compton Unified School District, helping students go to college. We need to be more intentional at saying, ‘This is our major; how does this major connect to a job?’

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At University of Hawai’i at M?noa, Native Hawaiian Representation is Growing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa. noa’s Native Hawaiian population has grown tremendously since the 1990s, and doubled between 2007 and 2020, thanks to deliberate efforts to recruit and retain these students, said Dr. Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Cal State East Bay is dedicated to guiding Latine/x students toward successful degree completion through targeted strategic initiatives and practices,” says Dr. Cathy Sandeen, CSUEB president. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Creating an Inclusive School Culture: Diversity and Inclusion Training: Provide faculty and staff with training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. To learn more about what SSS can do for your school, please register for a demo.

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

NACAC's Admitted

And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. But by doing a bit of internal research first, you’re more likely to hit upon a solution that proves successful for your unique institution and student body.