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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. whereas Lehman’s is 51.6%.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. 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. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report, Increasing Student Support and Success by Boosting Medicaid Engagement, draws on data collected from a review of over 1,000 community colleges. A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs. But that has to be funded.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At DFC, every student gets a scholarship of some amount, and the average student cost is under $3,000. DFC students receive a free laptop, textbooks, a bus pass, and 10 meals a week. DFC’s] success is driven by the level of personal care and support that we can provide our scholars.” Staff were everywhere.