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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.” That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention. The daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants, she is the first in her family to graduate college.

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Workgroup Offers 13 Recommendations to Advance CSU Student Success

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Student success experts have prescribed potential solutions to declining Black student enrollment and retention numbers in California’s public universities in a recent report published by The California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor. strategies that directly support Black student success; 2.) Dr. Thomas A.

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Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success

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Since 2020, our first-generation retention rate has increased by 7.2% This includes welcoming and ongoing support for students with a success team dedicated to financial, academic and psychosocial support to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Edward’s “familia” or family of students, faculty, staff, and leadership.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

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million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment. Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6

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How Data Drives Student Success

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Data is critical for UNT’s student success as well, said Voight. Smatresk, and his leadership realized that students, faculty, and staff would benefit from a more robust and insightful data set that anyone could use or access at any time. Voight said this is thanks to LaGuardia’s clever use of data to identify strong candidates.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

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Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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