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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? Foundations continue to focus on awarding scholarships to students who navigate and matriculate in college with ease. Dr. Merrill L.

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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.

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Higher Education Reexamined at ASHE Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He fears that the attacks on diversity will likely increase as the 2024 presidential election grows nearer. “I am definitely concerned, but that’s why I wanted to be in this space,” said Foster. Sayvon Foster, an assistant professor of sports management, who is a first-time ASHE attendee.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. There are 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota.

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Arkansas Legislation to Include Step-Children as "Dependents"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And the definition of dependent includes biological and adopted children, but not step-children - many of whom are not officially adopted by stepparents. There's really not a problem with anybody getting a scholarship right now - we got plenty of money - but if there were a problem, that child would not qualify."

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New Study Reveals the Anti-CRT Agenda is Really about Denying Racism and Revising History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Further, the manner in which conservative media embraces the study gives a compelling glimpse at anti-CRT proponents’ operational definition of CRT. However, these concepts, while not illustrative of CRT, are fundamental facts about racism in the United States. Dr. Ivory A.

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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After she told him, he said, “Hmmm… the school has definitely changed.” It’s definitely helpful to hop on the group chat and process or go eat lunch together,” says Hall. Hall was encouraged to lean into who she is, to do, as she put it, the scholarship that feeds her soul. It definitely helped me stay in the role.”

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