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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Addressing these disparities is crucial for fostering a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce that reflects the richness of our society and drives innovation. To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Delta College Is Meeting Students Where They Are With The Resources They Need

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One can never be excellent when we’re trying to have a sense of belonging and inclusive culture because there will always be somebody that doesn’t feel they’re a part of it for whatever reason.” One way Delta is investing in student success and support is through mentorship. They thought their only path was to leave college.”

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Having an advocate or mentor is critical. Establishing a cultural inclusivity and equity function on the board will illuminate these values.

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Transforming Community Colleges for Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since its founding, Achieving the Dream has been focused on helping institutions deliver more equitable results in student success. It then projects this inequality into labor markets, housing markets, and local school districts, guaranteeing the intergenerational transmission of race and class privilege.”

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Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The program, which will eventually expand to include six scholars, will give fellows financial support for their research and teaching, as well as mentoring, networking, and community over a six-year term. But, without minoritized teachers and mentors, it will be hard to get students from under-represented backgrounds involved.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The day’s panels and speakers discussed a wide range of issues and provided attendees with information on raising the bar for advising and student support. Johns Hopkins University senior Daivik Chawla was the first person to emphasize the importance of student voices in student support. There must be diverse hires.