Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Education leaders and researchers discussed the vast disparities in the number of educators of color and potential ways to help recruit them during a panel of the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) Equity Assistance Center-South’s (EAC-South) Educational Equity Indicators Professional Learning Series.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

“Supporting Early Career Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions,” examines CMSI’s ELEVATE program launched in 2015, which supports professional development, mentorship, and retention for MSI faculty. How to achieve tenure and publishing assistance is also on the agenda. The community is why the fellows stay at MSIs," said Gasman.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. Ford envisions him having an impact on recruitment and retention. Congrats, colleagues!”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

There are a variety of other indicators that prevent non-traditional students with successful retention. Colleges need to review academic schedules for barriers with retention. Are schedules designed with student retention in mind? Teach me and I remember. Do we know it? Tell me and I forget.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For colleges and universities to close these equity gaps, they must address the core of the student experience: the time that students spend in the classroom. Recognizing the key role of faculty in this work, we established the Equity Champions (EC) , a faculty community of practice intentionally designed to build relationships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The regulation’s review requirements outline the Florida Educational Equity Act, which bars teaching of themes of critical race theory at universities. “By The regulation may put faculty recruitment and retention at risk as well, according to Dr. Danaya Wright, UF professor of law.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

“There are a wide range of practices that can cultivate a sense of belonging,” said Jonathan Iuzzini, director of teaching and learning at ATD. Jonathan Iuzzini, director of teaching and learning at Achieving the Dream. Jonathan Iuzzini, director of teaching and learning at Achieving the Dream.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The college will have its own dean of students, director, counselors, academic advisors, and outreach and support staff, and it will draw from existing faculty who have “a demonstrated record of success in teaching Black students,” said Wood. Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Neither does teaching. He remembers being a PhD student who loved to write, research and teach, but felt uncertain whether there was a place for him in the academy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success. This includes integrating Latine epistemologies into teaching and advising practices. Champion Policy Changes: Advocate for institutional and systemic policy changes that promote equity and inclusion for Latine students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Despite these promising prospects, it is crucial to acknowledge that the rapid progress in technology and related fields may not be accompanied by equity unless intentional efforts are made. In the context of education, particularly in mathematics, the significance of effective teaching cannot be overstated.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Alliance works to support faculty and staff recruitment and retention at the university. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Throughout her career, she continues to teach and she also serves as a mentor to several generations of students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. The search for the new hire is currently underway, according to Rola.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 27, 2024

IHEP: How did more deliberately attending to students’ sense of belonging change your style of teaching or how you structure a typical class session or semester? Dr. Knottenbelt: When I started teaching, I brought care for my students and expertise in my class content.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 27, 2024

IHEP: How did more deliberately attending to students’ sense of belonging change your style of teaching or how you structure a typical class session or semester? Dr. Knottenbelt: When I started teaching, I brought care for my students and expertise in my class content.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. Rueda-Acedo says the service learning is extremely beneficial in retention as well as the students’ personal connection to this profession.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Hogan and Viji Sathy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Because we focus on that demographic, we have built that in as part of our mission,” says Carter.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. The search for the new hire is currently underway, according to Rola.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 22, 2023

I’m happy to report that through some funds we received through the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative, we are investing about $9 million in every residence hall on the campus,” Armbrister said. We know that the quality of the residence halls is an important part of recruitment and retention.” Fixing the envelope, no leaks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

She says employers need to create conditions that support recruitment and retention. Mahon offers a different perspective on how to diversify the nursing profession and increase health equity: boost ADN programs. This DNE program began this semester with 21 students enrolled in its inaugural cohort.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

During that summer, we’re not only doing the academic part, but also teaching them skills in terms of how to negotiate campus.” That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Engaging with students was fulfilling, but Watford says she realized teaching was not her calling. When she completed her Ph.D., It is now called Imagination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. With this in mind, we (Hines and Fletcher) compiled the collection of readings by prominent scholars, as described herein. Dr. Erik M. & Alexander, L.D.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Now in 2023, issues with academic readiness and social isolation are having meaningful impacts on retention and student success, including an entirely new phenomenon – “move-in melt.” Gaps of Concern: Where is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? And why is AI so Far Down the List?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Bonni Stackowiak In her widely popular podcast, Teaching in Higher Ed , Bonni Stackowiak discusses top of mind issues for both leaders and early career professionals. His work examining the impact of demographic shifts on the future of higher education has become a talking point and top of mind issue for industry leaders.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One of Carleton College’s five pledges in its Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity plan is to increase representation of Black, Latine, Indigenous, and other underrepresented groups in staff roles—a commitment their Chief Technology Officer Janet Scannell has taken concrete steps to deliver. Teacher Recruitment and Retention.

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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Are your teaching, learning, and assessment modalities flexible? How to Build a Sustainable Model for Student Equity and Increase Student Success. Do you offer your students digitally facilitated interactions to help them find their place on campus with options like student clubs, athletic teams, and peer mentorships?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. They impact student performance and retention.” Some institutions even started shutdowns at the start of the academic year. “We

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As part of the TimelyCare GenZtressed webinar series , a panel of health equity, mental health, and student affairs leaders explored the need for and benefits of inclusive care delivery that embraces all students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

There, McManus served as the coordinator of disability support services and worked as a minority retention counselor. “I When a new governor came into office, all sex equity programs were cut across the state,” says McManus, who also worked as a counselor, program coordinator, and instructor inside the juvenile justice facility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. Justice and equity are driving forces in most everything I do.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

In an effort to reverse this tide, scholars at San Diego State University’s Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) have created a series of recommendations for state and institutional policy dedicated to the enrollment, retention, and success of minoritized men. This can make school seem like a less attractive choice.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced today a new partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) Center for Access and Equity.

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

EAB’s Wenie Lado is joined by Dr. Brian Peterson from the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches, advises students, and serves as the Director of Penn’s Makuu Black Cultural Center. In addition to running the center, I also lecture on campus I teach a couple of different classes. We've been doing that one for five years now.

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