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McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in highereducation. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% This stifles Black student success and contributes to low graduation rates from high schools.
W Kim Lee and Dr. Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in highereducation or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. in the majority white college town in the Mountain region.
highereducation institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. By making civic education a priority, highereducation can play a role in fostering civic awareness and engagement skills. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.
“North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of HigherEducation website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in HigherEducation.
highereducation outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of highereducation. highereducation.
The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in highereducation. Whether they need academic guidance, help navigating college resources, or just a place to feel connected, these centers serve as a crucial hub for student success.
Beyond the countless Pow Wows we attended over the years, Mom insisted we read books on our culture, and even (without much success) attempted to teach us some of our tribal language. We all thrive in educational spaces when the conditions to enable success are meticulously crafted.
A new report released by The Education Trust titled, “Improving Titles III & V of the HigherEducation Act to Better Serve Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds” examines how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receive funds related to Titles III and V of the HigherEducation Act (HEA).
highereducation institutions, unveiled a significant redesign today that fundamentally changes how colleges and universities are classified and evaluated. This focus on student outcomes reflects growing concerns about highereducation's return on investment amid rising costs and student debt.
Jamie Merisotis That progress tends to get lost, however, amid legitimate concerns about the cost of education and its efficacy in preparing students for jobs. We get it: Highereducation must do better. But some of those doubts are symptomatic of our times. We simply must commit to use them.
Jamie Merisotis The Lumina Foundation announced a new goal to increase the number of Americans with education and training to 75%. Our view is weve got to do more to transform highereducation, workforce systems in order to meet human talent needs.
The report, "Pathways to Opportunity: Examining Students' Academic and Economic Outcomes at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs," found that these institutions consistently outperform non-minority serving institutions in awarding degrees to their target populations and providing pathways to economic success for underrepresented students.
CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in highereducation, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. Through mentorship and lectures from key leaders in the city and state, the program supported its Black and Brown men to academic and career success.
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Stout measure success. This is a new roadmap for community college sustainability, a pathway for ensuring relevance with value, and a redefining moment for what the student success movement is all about," says Dr. Karen A. Community colleges, which educate nearly 44% of all U.S. Stout, ATD's president and CEO.
In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students. In todays political climate, social media represents both a lifeline and a minefield for Black college students.
Jason, a research participant in a study examining success strategies for Black males thriving in STEM programs at community colleges, articulated a concern that AB 705 has established a barrier that “only well-prepared Black males can surmount.” Open access is inextricably tied to equity.
Proper Support and Outreach Services Denise Whisenhunt Comprehensive support systems are critical for minority students success in STEM. Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for highereducation.
By modernizing the Fifty Percent Law, we can ensure that California's community colleges are empowered to meet the needs of today's learners and equip them for future success." The landscape of highereducation has changed dramatically since the Eisenhower-era statute was implemented. For California's 2.2
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Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on HigherEducation ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on highereducation, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university autonomy.
highereducation institutions. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking highereducation," Wilson said. Morgan State's initiative comes at a critical time when highereducation institutions nationwide are grappling with enrollment challenges.
For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in highereducation, Eanes has worked at public institutions. Although public highereducation can be challenging, it is gratifying, rewarding and impactful in ways that are measurable and not measurable.” You have to try something to get any outcome.”
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and HigherEducation, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,
The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American highereducation, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. The document's authors misrepresent the origins of progressive thought in education. Dr. Ivory A.
This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through highereducation. Though the book addresses educational settings broadly, it holds particular value for highereducation professionals.
This accomplishment not only highlights Howards commitment to academic excellence but also represents a historic moment in the evolution of HBCUs in American highereducation. Department of Education.
McCorn is a proven leader who has demonstrated a clear and concise vision for institutional change, while identifying and executing a comprehensive plan designed to achieve successful student outcomes,” said Michael Thurmond, Chairman of the Paine College Board of Trustees.
Crucially, grades also offer students a reflection of their readiness for advanced coursework or highereducation. Instead, educators can transform these metrics from mere proxies into accurate measures of knowledge that are tightly aligned to college and career readiness standards.
HSIs have become a critical component of highereducation access and success," said Excelencia in Education in its latest report, which uses data from the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System for the 2023-24 academic year.
American highereducation is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Higher Ed Dive.
These family members are a largely invisible population within the basic needs movement in highereducation. They are caregivers, financial supporters, and students navigating highereducation under immense pressure. These dynamics affect household incomes, mental health, academic success, and long-term aspirations.
Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her highereducation journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. APLU is a champion of that message."
Strayhorn few years ago, Liu (2023) published, Everyone is Talking about Belonging in The Chronicle of HigherEducation. There can be no question that this reflects a growing infrastructure to support belonging for all faculty, staff, and students in highereducation. A Dr. Terrell L.
As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in highereducation. Our highereducation institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.
Highlighting excellence in community college education, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has named 23 institutions as either Leader Colleges or Leader Colleges of Distinction for 2025, celebrating their commitment to student success and institutional reform.
The team focuses on supporting tribal students’ academic success while helping them identify growth opportunities. Another key success of the program is improving student retention and completion rates. We are here to help them be successful.” That’s why we are here.
The California Community Colleges system is rolling out an ambitious new project aimed at making highereducation more Dr. Rowena M. Researchers will analyze what types of courses and programs currently utilize the shortened format and assess student success rates compared to those in traditional-length courses.
As one of the most prestigious public universities in America and a leader in promoting diversity, if DEI initiatives can be successfully reduced or eliminated at the University of Michigan, a chilling message would be sent throughout highereducation and could represent the last stand for DEI at all universities.
For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, highereducation, and society. Under his administration, the university strengthened its academic programs while focusing on equity and student success.
Moores journey to success is one he attributes to the steadfast support of his mother and the historical Dr. James L. A nationally recognized expert on African American males, Moore has had a distinguished career in highereducation as a researcher and a champion for diversityboth in his work at the National Science Foundation and at OSU.
leaving chief diversity officers (CDOs) in highereducation feeling embattled and uncertain about their futures. My colleagues in the National Association of Diversity Officers in HigherEducation increasingly share stories of shuttered diversity offices, reassignments, and career upheavals.
(Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. You cannot be selectively horrified," Harper told attendees. Attorney Raymond C.
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