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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Pepperdine University professor has been working on a pilot instructional program to give high school students a head start when it comes to understanding math. Roberson, who teaches statistics in Pepperdine’s political science program, served as one of the initiative’s teachers, instructing students on algebra.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborative efforts could include tutoring programs, curriculum development, and targeted interventions designed to improve student outcomes in mathematics. Professional development opportunities for high school teachers and college faculty can enhance the effectiveness of math instruction.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

Faculty play a central role in building connections with students. As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.”

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New Report A Mixed Bag on Student Engagement with Online Learning

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Online-only students were also less likely to use support services like tutoring or skill labs and were less likely to have engaged in service-learning activities or field experiences. Trying to figure out how to have the feeling of connection between student and faculty member and between students, I think it’s just really hard,” she said.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Related to student success, CEED has a robust center that includes tutoring, mentoring, and advocacy for students to ensure they are on the path to achievement and graduation,” adds Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, associate vice provost for College Access. Faculty from the College of Engineering and College of Sciences play an essential role.

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How Civitas Learning Partners Transformed Student Outcomes in 2024

Civitas Learning

Initial data showed their tutoring program boosted overall persistence by 2%, but deeper analysis revealed even more significant gains for specific student groups, such as males of color, who experienced a 4-5% increase. There is a tremendous opportunity to get faculty more involved in student success efforts. Listen to the Episode 4.