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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Despite these declines in freshmen, there have been strong increases in the numbers of continuing and returning students among undergraduates.” Dr. “We saw fewer numbers of students registering and needed to take immediate action rooted in high-engagement practices to ensure students could attend Bergen as planned.

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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’ve seen a rise in hate,” says Dr. Bridget Kelly, an associate professor and student affairs & diversity officer at the University of Maryland’s College of Education. Louis Filmmakers Showcase and is scheduled to screen at the St. Dr. Candace N. Hall Dr. Candace N. Louis International Film Festival in November.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Strategies are meant to build a relationship-rich education to help students feel connected and persist through graduation. “In In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU. The program began in Spring 2023 with 153 students, 87 of whom were Hispanic.

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What to Do When Your College Financial Aid Falls Short of Expectations

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Look for Additional Scholarships or Grants There are often many scholarships available that dont require a full-time student status or are not widely advertised. Reach out to your academic department or student affairs office to inquire about these opportunities.

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Five Lessons for Turning Practice into Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

The spring and summer are when institutional leaders are doing project plans and budgets for the following academic year, so if opportunities are not already scheduled into the institutional plan, it makes it complicated to get the right people and resources in place to maximize the opportunity.” 2.

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Research in Action: Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bowman (left), Michigan State University’s associate dean for academic and student affairs, and other leaders from the university’s college of education. Jerlando F. Jackson meets with Kristine L. Photo by Trevor Hawks | Michigan State University College of Education Dr. Jerlando F.

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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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