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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This dynamic not only informs how we advocate for students but also shapes how we collaborate with faculty, staff, and other leaders to build systems that uplift every learner. It’s not just about opening doors—it’s about making sure students walk through those doors with everything they need to succeed.

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Achieving the Dream Names 23 Colleges as Leaders in Student Success; Bellevue College Among Honorees

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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.

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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data is critical for UNT’s student success as well, said Voight. UNT went through an entire process of strengthening their data infrastructure and building data literacy across their campus, so the right people have access to the right data to inform their decision making,” said Voight.

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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What does student success mean? Some colleges associate student success with high graduation rates, others focus on alumni achievements, and then other colleges emphasize test scores and grades. How many institutions are aware or have acted on this information? Dr. Merrill L. These barriers often go unnoticed.

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NACUBO Student Success Hub Highlights Financial Links to Equitable Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Association of College and University Business Officers is launching its NACUBO Student Success Hub to advance strategic financing for equitable student outcomes.

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Championing Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Undergraduate students who earn a ‘B’ or above in one of the offered courses — usually in the STEM fields — are recruited and offered a paid job to work with other students enrolled in that same course. “We Sometimes they think it’s a scam,” she says with a chuckle. “I

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

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A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs. My hope is that this report spurs action and increases funding available to support student success at community colleges. I believe addresssing the informational barriers alone will close a lot of the gap.