Humanities, Retention and Student affairs

Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to the complaint, Martinez Powless repeatedly raised concerns to her supervisor, human resources, and the college president about discrimination against a Black employee requiring accommodations. In September 2023, she was promoted to interim vice president of enrollment and retention, reporting to King.

Student affairs

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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These communities of practice should be spaces where student affairs educators at all levels and in all functional areas come together to learn, grow, and problem-solve with other professionals committed to positive personal and institutional transformation.

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Clusterluck: A Spark of Black Joy in the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

Hall, graduate program director and assistant professor for the higher education and student affairs program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), begins on a sobering note. In assembling this cluster, Dr. Robin Hughes, dean of the SIUE School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior, succeeded wildly. “I

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Scholars Respond to the Death of a University Administrator

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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MEGA Symposium to Build Pipelines that Bring Black and Latinx Men to College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It’s launching its Male Education and Graduation Alliance (MEGA), a workgroup charged with developing strategies for the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx males. For students, it’s really about finding ways to connect with the meaning, the value of education, beyond this goal of, ‘I want to get a college degree.’”

Student affairs

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Six-Year Completion Rates Stall Across the Nation, Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We were hopeful we’d see continuing improvement, because we know there’s been so much work going on in terms of retention and completion in colleges,” said Shapiro. Smith, assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Auburn University in Alabama. “If The [completion] goal should be 100%,” said Dr. Travis C.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals. Administrative leadership: Identifying individuals with leadership potential for administrative roles, such as finance, human resources, information technology, and student affairs.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

MARCH 2, 2017

It’s not the single engagement event that leads to success, it’s the whole of everything that comes together to lead a student from admission to graduation. Retention – Proactive and Triage. I recently read an article about the idea that all online classes should be beta-tested before they “go live” to students.

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Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be)

EAB

MAY 17, 2023

The early warning signs showed up most prominently in traditionally marginalized groups, with those students experiencing food and housing insecurity at higher rates than their peers – requiring more support to not only persist in their programs but also to live.

Mental health

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes.

Retention

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Championed by HCC’s Hispanic Leadership Committee, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, and HCC President Christina Royal, El Centro provides a dedicated space for Latine/x students to thrive academically and socially. “ Their outreach efforts have played a big part in their early success. Engage the whole family.

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

Post-graduation, I started working in Residence Life and enrolled in the graduate program completing a Masters in Human Services and a certificate in conflict resolution. In 2014, the position was elevated to Associate Vice President for Student Success in Academic Affairs.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A Gallup survey in fall 2021 revealed that two-thirds of community college students and an eye-popping three-fourths of bachelor’s degree students had considered leaving school in the previous six months due to emotional stress. K-12 students are experiencing unprecedent levels of mental and emotional distress.

Mental health

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Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges

EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Connect with us to gain more insight on your score as well as next steps you can take to modernize your institution’s student experience. More on modernizing your student experience. 6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Student Success Collaborative Awards.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Student Experience and Well-Being Most academic leaders think of advising, academics, or student affairs when thinking about student success, and it is critical to make these supports more streamlined, accessible, and student-centric.

Mental health

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Being Human. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that almost all of the ever-evolving and sophisticated technologies that are implemented at universities in order to enhance the student experience lead to improved human interactions. Using bots and machine-based learning, a lot can be done with a simple text message.

Literacy

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs. & Alexander, L.D. Dr. Donna Y.

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Former DEI Officer Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Area Technical College

The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Clusterluck: A Spark of Black Joy in the Academy

Scholars Respond to the Death of a University Administrator

MEGA Symposium to Build Pipelines that Bring Black and Latinx Men to College

Six-Year Completion Rates Stall Across the Nation, Report Finds

Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be)

Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges

EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

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