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And with those assets, she has sought to improve studentsuccess at CGU and help coach rising student affairs leaders amid issues of turnover and fatigue in the field. Carter’s psychology background plays an important role in understanding and helping CGU bolster its studentinclusion and success efforts, Jessup says.
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Brown, is to advance Latino studentsuccess 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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"I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in studentsuccess, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Clarke, Jr., chair of the Cal State LA Presidential Search Committee.
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