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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. This stifles Black student success and contributes to low graduation rates from high schools.

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Furman University and 14 Others Collectively Awarded $8.625 Million to Improve Inclusion for STEM Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Alison Roark, associate professor of biology and program director.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is the topic we took to task in Fostering Healthier Campuses: Applying Sense of Belonging Theory to Student Affairs Research and Practice at the recent annual meeting of NASPAStudent Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Feeling unsafe and unwanted off campus heightens students need for belonging on campus.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Admins Look to Walk the Walk on Anti-Racism at NCORE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These questions provoked some deep uncertainty from Brianne Sanchez, the dean of student success at South Seattle College. One of the most pointed reflections came from a director of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy who is the only Black woman in her organization’s leadership team. she said. “I

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Solutions in Action: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success

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How can colleges and universities give students the best opportunities to achieve their goals? The Inside Higher Ed webcast “Academics, Wellness, College Life and Career Readiness: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success” sponsored by TimelyCare explored transformative programs, interventions, and practices in place throughout the U.S.

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How to Build a Sustainable Model for Student Equity and Increase Student Success

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How to Build a Sustainable Model for Student Equity and Increase Student Success. The pandemic and widespread civil unrest of 2020 forced institutions to acknowledge the impact new learning environments and sociocultural issues have on students. What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders.