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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A growing body of research has shown that race-matched instruction—when teachers and learners come from the same background—is beneficial for students. College students have been shown to be likelier to pass courses with race-matched instructors, likelier to receive higher grades in those courses, and likelier to persist in school.

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Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). As president, he added that his goals include discerning which student age groups need more support and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Holyoke.

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Dr. Kimberly Rogers Appointed President of Contra Costa College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she was vice president of instruction at CCC; vice president for academic and student affairs at Roxbury Community College; assistant professor of higher education at SUNY Buffalo; and English instructor at Université de Haute-Alsace.

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Dr. J. Luke Wood Appointed to California Racial Equity Commission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luke Wood Wood is currently vice president for student affairs and campus diversity and chief diversity officer (CDO) at San Diego State University (SDSU). Luke Wood has been appointed to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission, the state's Senate Rules Committee. Wood will serve a two-year term. Wood holds a B.A.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“All of this reflects our commitment to serve our students and also our community by addressing the Bay Area’s need for a highly skilled workforce.” Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a public HSI located in Alpine, Texas, with instructional sites along the U.S.-Mexico

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

It is crucial to adequately train faculty to deliver high-quality instruction and provide them with simple strategies to connect students to resources. Providing continuous training and opportunities for faculty to expand their instructional and student support skill set is crucial for improving student outcomes.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the onset, the college uses multiple enrollment strategies, campaigns, and partnerships with community organizations to facilitate Latino students and families receiving the information and support needed to enroll. Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff.

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