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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recruitment and retention are essential goals throughout the University for students, faculty and staff. Our reputation and long history of excellence means that many of the most talented and driven students and faculty in the world are proud to be Tar Heels. That elevates our role that much further.

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AccessLex Provides Update to Legal Education Data Deck in New Release

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data deck also highlights concerning patterns in student retention. The admission rate for male applicants stood at 72% compared to 68% for female applicants, continuing a trend observed over the past decade. Students of color are disproportionately represented among those who withdraw from law school after their first year.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His accomplishments at DTC include an 870% increase in fundraising with over $32 million raised in five years, a 400% increase in scholarship offerings, over 98% placement rate, and a 54% increase in enrollment with improved retention and graduation rates.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. now retired, is a fellow Xavier alum who spent 21 years working at Xavier in the office of Graduate Placement. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my mind, I want everyone to attend an HBCU if they can, but we also know that’s not the right placement for every student depending on where they’re from, and so basically, it’s our alternative to that,” he said, adding that he wants to replicate the HBCU experience for the students who enroll in the Honors College.

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Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As many Black learners, particularly first-generation, don’t persist beyond their first year in higher education, retention efforts are essential. Within this work, it is crucial to maintain metrics on faculty mentorship, internships, alumni engagement and post-graduation placement rates.

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Community College Teams Up with For-Profit for Medical Assistant Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The program will cover job training, job placement, and retention services, but not student stipends. In the meanwhile, the partnership between Alamo and CHCP will continue, funded over the next four years by Ready to Work, a San Antonio program that uses a 1/8 cent sales tax to pay for workforce development.