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His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. now retired, is a fellow Xavier alum who spent 21 years working at Xavier in the office of Graduate Placement. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,
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Closing equity gaps may become even harder. The underlying social inequities that drove pre-pandemic equity gaps have not gone away and are now being compounded by a political backlash. The Moon Shot for Equity Learn how our partners are closing regional equity gaps. Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.
Closing equity gaps may become even harder. The underlying social inequities that drove pre-pandemic equity gaps have not gone away and are now being compounded by a political backlash. The Moon Shot for Equity Learn how our partners are closing regional equity gaps. Traditional placement tests are clunky and high-stakes.
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Online and flexible learners: Embracing the innovations that came from the forced move online during the pandemic and supporting faculty in helping these learners succeed. Unsurprisingly, multicultural diversity was a frequent topic of conversation both within the context of equity initiatives and the political climate around DEI.
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