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The survey results suggest a higher education sector grappling with multiple challenges, from traditional concerns about student recruitment and retention to newer threats involving cybersecurity and political pressures.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Furthermore, the Black men that attend postsecondary institutions, reportedly have the lowest retention rates of all groups. Perhaps equally concerning is that policies at the state and potentially the federal level that champion the retention and persistence of Black men in higher education such as DEI are being eliminated.

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This interdisciplinary group brings together faculty, researchers, staff, and students to develop innovative solutions for improving recruitment, engagement, and retention. Their work will culminate in a comprehensive set of recommendations designed to strengthen retention and graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Another key success of the program is improving student retention and completion rates. This hands-on approach has resulted in many tribal students outperforming their non-tribal students by the end of their first year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lawrence Scott, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University, San Antonio called “quite unique” and said could catch fire among other schools looking to improve retention for minority students. For part-time students, a change in coach led to a decrease in persistence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction. Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Traditionally, our new student numbers are very strong, and theyre strong once again this year, and the continuing students retention numbers lag, but this semester were seeing that our continuing students have increases year over year, Hlavenka said. fall-to-fall retention rate. Thats a really encouraging sign.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) program was created to help increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 land-grant universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

By implementing these recommendations, HSIs can further empower academic advisors to create meaningful, culturally congruent experiences that promote student retention, graduation, and holistic success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

The coalition pointed to research showing that teacher preparation quality directly impacts both teacher retention and student outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

In September 2023, she was promoted to interim vice president of enrollment and retention, reporting to King. Prior to her role at MATC, Martinez Powless accumulated 17 years of higher education experience at Marquette University and MATC, working in administration, enrollment, student affairs, and multicultural outreach.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Those are the findings included the Community College League of California's 11th biennial CEO Tenure & Retention Study. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. The report noted that the average tenure of college leaders has declined to just 4.3

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JANUARY 16, 2025

The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates. At Montana State, Cruzado's leadership has resulted in not just increased diversity but also improved outcomes across the board.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Department of Education projects that the number of Asian American and NHPI students enrolling in college will grow by 12% in the next four years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

“Supporting Early Career Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions,” examines CMSI’s ELEVATE program launched in 2015, which supports professional development, mentorship, and retention for MSI faculty.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Retention of teachers is increasing. “That gives them the ability to grow their own skills, to be leaders, to take on more responsibility, [and] it benefits the school,” she said. “We We see a lot of research that in schools where they are moving toward models like this, student learning is increasing.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Strengthening CCAMPIS could help increase retention and completion rates for Black student parents and boost overall economic growth," Dr. Smith Finnie added.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Continue Reading The post Cultivating STEM Classrooms of Belonging: BIPOC STEM Teacher Representation and Retention appeared first on ED.gov Blog. In education, these topics spark ongoing conversations. Some ask, When will this end?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. Since then, the program has spread to all but one CUNY campus.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

His work delves into crucial questions about retention, working conditions, and the importance of allowing Black teachers to maintain their autonomy and cultural teaching practices. This research is particularly timely given the expected expansion of school choice programs and the ongoing push to recruit more Black teachers.

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MARCH 6, 2025

She served as principal investigator on the National Science Foundation grant focused on Evidence-Informed Practices to Improve Climate (Project EPIC) to transform departmental cultures within STEM disciplines to improve the retention and advancement of women, particularly women of color.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Wor-Wic, she spearheaded initiatives that streamlined course offerings and improved scheduling processes, leading to increased retention and completion rates. Her innovative approach to academic programming has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student-centered education and workforce development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Andy Brantley According to the 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey – which involved surveying more than 4,780 higher ed employees nationwide – 56% of respondents reported that they are at least somewhat likely to look for other jobs in the next 12 months. Half of respondents said they are working more than full-time hours.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

The Outcomes: An 8% increase in retention, improved advising efficiency, and more effective cross-functional collaboration. Get in Touch The post Integrated Approach to Student Success Leads to 8% Retention Lift at Northwest Missouri State University appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The report re-evaluates supports for Black students and addresses trends in low Black student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Across higher education, the desire for diversity among student populations is usually the responsibility of recruitment efforts but falls short in retention strategies. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention. However, there is an oversight that continues to happen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Tiffany Beth Mfume Tiffany Beth Mfume has been appointed associate vice provost for student success and retention initiatives at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She served as associate vice president for student success and retention at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Mfume is a graduate of Morgan State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

Other institutions, like Metropolitan State University of Denver, created emergency retention funds to support students experiencing unexpected financial challenges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

In the Division of Student Affairs, Enciso oversees identity and belonging, which includes diversity initiatives and resource centers and retention Initiatives. Enciso is the 10th winner of the award and the first from CSUF.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

The report explores key aspects of employers’ internships and co-op programs, including hiring projections for the current year, conversion and retention rates, compensation, recruiting strategies, and program structure as well as historical data for trends analysis.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Their fall-to-fall retention rate between fall 2022 and fall 2023 was actually 11% higher than commuters.” Campus housing could have a discernable impact on retention and graduation. By example, fall 2023 students with housing had a retention rate of 89.6% versus 83.8% for other certificate/degree seeking students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

There are a variety of other indicators that prevent non-traditional students with successful retention. Colleges need to review academic schedules for barriers with retention. Are schedules designed with student retention in mind?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Its stated goal was to enhance diversity and inclusivity through the recruitment and retention of an increasingly diverse population of faculty, administrators, staff and students. The office supported the university’s mission to advance Kentucky — from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Sharif El-Mekki This second session of the “How to Improve Educator Recruitment and Retention: Stories from the South” series took virtually on Tuesday. Dr. Terry Lamar Hearing from such teachers is central to addressing their needs and ultimately strengthening recruitment and retention, said Darcy Pietryka from EAC-S.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 7, 2024

Following the institute’s collaborative sessions, leaders gained fresh perspectives on addressing issues hindering student retention and success. These coaches bridge success and retention efforts, aiding students in accessing campus resources and conducting exit interviews.

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