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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2

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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. Embedded tutors in STEM courses give students immediate access to help, while support courses or refreshers address gaps in understanding and build a strong foundation for success.

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we delve into these disparities, it becomes clear that targeted interventions and policy changes are essential to bridge this gap and foster a more inclusive educational environment. Strengthening community-based programs that proved mentoring, tutoring, and college preparatory resources can help African American men succeed academically.

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Driving the Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

candidate a driven researcher and a mentor for others in the lab. “I She was fortunate to have attended a diverse and inclusive undergraduate institution, never having to worry about the way she looked or her cultural background. Maisel calls the fifth year Ph.D. It’s a way to give back to her community, Ramirez says.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Jernigan said word of mouth about inclusivity has led to consistently increasing Hispanic enrollment. We know that tutoring support is something that students really appreciate,” said Jernigan. “We

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. We hire a lot of students to be peer mentors, peer counselors, peer learning facilitators, which are basically tutors,” he continues. The peer mentors are recruited from UCLA’s undergraduate student body and are usually former participants in AAP.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen. Those freshmen remained bonded and, in time, became mentors. by mentoring girls and young women to keep going in engineering. Watford says.

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