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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

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

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“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

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We are implementing proven, promising practices to improve access and graduation rates for all students. One of the first significant initiatives the board undertook to improve student success was the development of a systemwide general education framework.

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Roueche Center Forum: A View from the Maricopa Community College District

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Furthermore, there has been a growing focus on student success, completion rates, and workforce development within community colleges. Monitor and improve student success Engaged students are more likely to remain enrolled and recommend their college to others.

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Educators as Co-Conspirators in Decolonizing Education for Black Students

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Hines In Figure A, we share what educators are currently doing to advocate for Black studentssuccess, and Figure B shows how educators can transform their level of advocacy to improve outcomes for Black students in their efforts to be co-conspirators in decolonizing education. Dr. Erik M.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

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Of the 49% of students who did interact with an advisor, only one-third reported talking about courses that would transfer toward an intended program at a four-year college.

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