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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Equity, familia and servingness are woven into the college’s leadership, programs and services to foster success for all students. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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Panel Spotlights Registered Apprenticeships at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Registered A pprenticeships—programs that combine school instruction with paid on-the-job training, allowing students to “earn while they learn” — are critical on-ramps to good jobs. There is also training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, featuring modules on implicit bias, intersectionality, and micro and mac ro- aggressions.

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As AI Continues to Progress, Opportunities and Warnings Abound

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Others are teaching information literacy by having students fact-check bots’ responses to research questions. But the advance of AI brings up equity concerns as well. If we’re going to use generative AI for instruction, we need to make sure that our students all understand how to use the technology effectively,” said Conatser.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. CSUN has put an infrastructure in place for faculty and staff recruitment, including equity review officers. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

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Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. Emphasize Your Schools Mission: Private and independent schools missions are rooted in equity, community, and academic excellence.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes. Several fellows deeply examined student success at their institutions, specifically focusing on equity issues.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs.

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