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How Data Drives Student Success

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Data is critical for UNT’s student success as well, said Voight. offers 28 data dashboards with insights on enrollment, grades, financial aid, retention, completion, and student demographics. Voight said this is thanks to LaGuardia’s clever use of data to identify strong candidates.

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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

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Jorge Silva-Puras, the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Lehman College, which is part of the City University of New York (CUNY), noted that the six-year completion rate at Lehman is around 51%. Over 80% of the student body at Lehman are individuals of color.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

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A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

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A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs. My hope is that this report spurs action and increases funding available to support student success at community colleges.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Morgan State Receives $1.5M Acceleration Grant Targeting Student Success

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million Acceleration Grant from the National Institute for Student Success. Dr. Kara Turner The institute collaborates with colleges and universities to identify obstacles to degree completion and implement proven solutions for student success. Morgan State University has been awarded a $1.5