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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

Furthermore, the Black men that attend postsecondary institutions, reportedly have the lowest retention rates of all groups. Nonetheless, many colleges and universities do not authentically or intentionally translate these recommendations into meaningful and actionable policies to help facilitate Black male success. Dr. Robert T.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education. The Metro-Wide American Indian Graduation Celebration facilitates conversations between tribal colleges and four-year institutions. Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” Dr. Gresham D.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership.

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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Establishes Latino Association

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) has established the VP&S Latino Association, a group that aims to foster development, presence, and belonging of the Latino community at the medical school.

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Bridging Pathways for Military-Connected Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If your community college is struggling to have those conversations, outside facilitators can support you. Establishing processes that seek to understand the need of each military-connected learner from a holistic viewpoint can inform persistence and retention. 2) Who are your military-connected learners and how do you know?

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Providing Students a Holistic and Supportive Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. Rios-Ellis previously held leadership roles at two other California State University institutions, Long Beach and Monterey Bay. CSU Stanislaus is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mentorship, Community Building, & Collaborative Partnerships : Encouraging administrators to establish mentorship programs and affinity groups can facilitate connections and provide spaces for minoritized students to share experiences, challenges, and successes. Keisha Lewars 3. We cannot support people if we do not know what they need.