Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. We track Latinx student enrollment, retention and course success rates using real-time dashboards,” says Dr. Ellen J. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At FAMU, Thompson began taking education courses in her major. "I Leslie Fenwick, dean emeriti of education at Howard University and other researchers—many of whom she’s read and studied during her years as a student. I remember clearly the day she first sat in my methods class as a transfer student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. Students can talk to a licensed provider any time of the day and can receive traditional scheduled counseling and psychiatry support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A seasoned education leader with extensive experience in academic administration, college officials say that Mallory brings a proven track record of enhancing student success and developing workforce programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. As one who lived by a schedule for more than four decades, I know firsthand the importance of schedules.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Across higher education, the desire for diversity among student populations is usually the responsibility of recruitment efforts but falls short in retention strategies. This contributes to their overall success and life development. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2025

Sarina Willis Despite growing skepticism around the value of higher education and increasing calls for alternatives to a college education, a bachelors degree still carries immense weight in the job market. Historically Black Colleges and Universities play a critical role in student success. What we found was eye-opening.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2022

College students are taking fewer credit hours than before and conscious course scheduling is becoming more relevant, according to a new report from higher education resource company Ad Astra. And so, course scheduling with intentionality to fit changing student needs becomes increasingly relevant.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Two new reports from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (The Alliance) detail the challenges that student parents face at California institutions. Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Credit mobility between two- and four-year institutions plays a key role in the success of students as they navigate this labyrinthine route. The transfer journey is not how many envision it in policy circles, and higher education and policy leaders should move beyond their narrow view of the process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2023

Latino student success organization Excelencia in Education has announced finalists for the 2023 Examples of Excelencia , highlighting U.S. higher ed programs that intentionally support Latino students with culturally relevant, evidence-based practices.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Donna Linderman, senior vice chancellor for student success, SUNY, said thinking holistically about student needs is crucial.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Higher education leaders and states can take a number of additional steps to bolster academic success, reenrollment, and degree completion for students who started college but never finished. According to " From Setback to Success: Meeting Comebacker Students Where They Are " – research done as part of the CaliforniaAttain!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The number of academic credits a student takes per year has ties to their likelihood to graduate and complete their college journey, a new report from course scheduling company Ad Astra found. Siloes in the schedule build often lead to unintended barriers to student progression. Data on Northeast Lakeview is included in the report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Supreme Court decision outlawing the use of affirmative action in the higher education admissions process continue to ripple across the nation. After an organized disinformation campaign by conservative groups and individuals about the scope of its impact on the higher education community, the U.S.

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Knack

MARCH 6, 2025

Higher education was built for a different time. A time when students lived on campus, attended classes in person, and had schedules built around a traditional college experience. But todays students are anything but traditional.

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Knack

JANUARY 8, 2025

Access and equity in higher education remain pressing challenges. Learn how flexible work supports academic success in our blog post. Financial pressures, inflexible schedules, and limited opportunities often prevent students from fully engaging with their academic experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To ensure these parents succeed, we should highlight year-round the practices and policies that support their needs, including access to childcare, family-friendly campuses, and flexible course schedules. Strengthening opportunities for student parents to access high-value schools and degrees is a leading factor in their success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

The three-day event is hosted by the UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building, whose mission is to partner with HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to help propel student success. Dr. Johnnetta Cole. Last month’s U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2023

We want them to launch out with confidence and with real tools to make their opportunities successful.” Other scheduled speakers include: Brandon V.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It makes sense that a flexible course schedule allows community college students to be more likely to make progress towards a degree and ultimately graduate,” he said. Ortagus believes that the results fit with what we know about the lives of community college students and the limits of virtual interaction. “It

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Student success remains a top priority in higher education, but many institutions face challenges in implementing strategic plans that engage both students and staff. Allison Hoffmann, Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success at Northwest.

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Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Get Started The Case for Online Tuition When our family schedule got busier, we decided to try online tutoring. Tech-Savvy Skills Online tutoring also prepared my daughter for digital learning—a skill that’s increasingly essential for higher education. To my surprise, it was just as effective as in-person lessons.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

To finally and begrudgingly propose to start funding the universities in exchange for insulting people historically excluded and underrepresented in higher education is a nonstarter for me,” Adams said Saturday. UW Board of Regents Member Angela Adams The regents’ decision – a close 9-8 vote – came during an Dec.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Generation Hope strives to make college graduation a more common achievement for young parents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The previous two versions of the “Pickens Playbook” 7 College Readiness Moves to Make for Student Success and Year One at Tennessee State University (TSU) covered the journey of George Pickens during his last year at Miami Northwestern Senior High School and first year at Tennessee State University (TSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Opportunity to make a difference For the 49-year-old public scholar who has spent much of his career exploring issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and anti-racism leadership across the K-12 and higher education landscape, coming to WMU was an opportunity to help propel the 120-year institution forward.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. Houston Community College (HCC) HCC offers affordable entry into higher education with financial aid options geared toward transfer students and those in a certificate programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students, and students can attend part-time or full-time. The CCsmart campaign is being adapted for use by states and community colleges to address the stigma and open access to higher education. Dr. George R. attend them.

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Knack

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With looming deadlines, packed schedules, and high expectations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As the semester winds down, students across the country face one of the most demanding times of the year—finals season. However, finals don’t have to be synonymous with stress and burnout.

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It’s a time of independence, self-discovery, and of course, higher education. From essential items to bring with you to pre-arrival tips, this guide covers everything you need to set yourself up for success. Once uni starts, schedules become hectic, and it may be a while before you see them again.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Student success remains a top priority in higher education, but many institutions face challenges in implementing strategic plans that engage both students and staff. Allison Hoffman, Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success at Northwest.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Stout, recipient of the 2025 Diverse Champions Award, has focused her career on helping community colleges achieve outstanding student success. Shes known for her transformational work in higher education, says Dr. Theresa B. To have an institutional-wide approach to student success. For 41 years, Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 2, 2023

In an attempt to address this disparity, the Lilly Endowment, has announced a five-year, $38,775,000 grant to the American Indian College Fund, the nation’s largest charity for Native higher education. It is the largest gift in the College Fund’s 33-year history.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By: Pearl Lo and Kim Dancy Understanding the experiences and backgrounds of today’s college students is a crucial step in addressing inequitable outcomes, tailoring support services, and allocating resources in ways that shape a higher education system that works for every student. How can data support student success?

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