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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind? When this happens, we leave behind students who do not fit perfectly into the traditional definitions of student success. Dr. Merrill L.

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New handy guide of key terms (with definitions) for the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts

College Aid Services

On Monday, Federal Student Aid released electronic announcement GENERAL-23-63 titled Key Terms, Definitions, and Systems Related to FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts.

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Updates to Decades-Old New Federal Standards for Race, Ethnicity Data Will Change How Students are Counted

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Previously, MENA was included under the definition of White. Updated Definitions: The standards include changes to terminology and definitions, including the definitions of “Hispanic or Latino” and “American Indian or Alaska Native.” For example, Asian students can share their specific ancestry (e.g.

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Guilford College Apologizes to Virginia State University After Fans Aimed Racial Slurs at Student-Athletes During Soccer Match

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was in very poor taste and was very poor sportsmanship by anyone’s definition." “Loud outbursts from a group of spectators included profanity and derogatory remarks toward the Virginia State team,” Farmbry said. “It

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Identities, the Focus of Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our definitions of manhood are largely driven by messaging — from parents and peers to the media,” said Young. Lance Shipman Young, an associate professor of chemistry at Morehouse, delivered the keynote address about the interconnectedness of Black men’s manhood, masculinity, and health.

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Chicago Teen Walks, Graduates with Doctoral Degree

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My plans are definitely to stay working with youth and to go into communities that are youth-based,” said Tillman. “So, She creates STEAM children's books and delivers talks to motivate young people to be proactive regarding environmental sustainability. This work, she said, she plans to continue. “My

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, 87 percent of employers responded that earning a college degree or credential is "definitely" or "probably" worth the money and time. Employers also recognize the value of a college degree.