Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Gonzalez had an internship that took her to the Czech Republic.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 27, 2025

Zeppos , Chancellor Emeritus of Vanderbilt University, who shares how institutions can transform todays challenges into opportunities for lasting impact. Its accessible, campus-wide data that aligns with clearly stated goals and is shared transparently with internal and external stakeholders. But with pressure comes possibility.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

The grant will fund research to develop an evidence-based theoretical model for sustainable, equitable career pathways within colleges and universities that house TRIO programs, specifically Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC), Student Support Services (SSS), and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Amidst uncertainty, it’s also critical to be able to show senior university leaders ROI numbers for all Advancement investments, including engagement activities. Indeed, during the 2008-2009 recession, giving fell along with the economy, and it took three years for philanthropy to start growing again.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Amid this steady decline, the University of Cincinnati continues improving retention and graduation rates, setting enrollment records, achieving diversity goals, and closing equity gaps. percentage point increase in overall six-year graduation rates from 2008-2014 a 13.5 increase in first-year student enrollment from 2021 to 2022 a 1.9

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity. Have test-optional policies resulted in increased AIAN student interest, school choices, and applications to colleges and universities?

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs. Even more impressively, going back to the fall 2008 cohort there has been a 4% improvement in completion rates. This could be a trend that continues in other states.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is proud of our UIA Liaisons. One outstanding example is Dr. Tim Renick , Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University. Across the globe, a university degree is the great equalizer," says Dr. Renick. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 06:00.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Note: This interview in the Innovation Spotlight Series originally aired on October 9, 2023 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together Podcast , appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. in Religion from Princeton University. Dr. Renick has testified before the U.S. Renick holds his M.A.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

On this episode from the Weekly Wisdom podcast series, we spoke Dr. Charles Welch , President and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). I had been president of the student body in high school, and then I became president of the student body at the University of Arkansas. It was heartbreaking.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Stress is more likely to be experienced as positive or performance enhancing when we have sufficient control over a situation, perceive a reasonable ability to overcome the stressor, and have access to positive psychosocial supports and safe environments. Stress and Mental Health in Marginalized Sociodemographic Groups. 2009; Kirmayer et al.,

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A survey from 2008 found that 65% of women aged 25-45 had some variation of disordered eating and of them, 10% met criteria for eating disorders. It promotes health policies that give better access to care and reduces weight stigma. University Health Services. University Mental Health Services. Mental Telehealth.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In 2008, Diverse recognized his extraordinary contributions by presenting him with the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award, which honors those who have made significant contributions to higher education. "His approach to diversity wasn't just about numbers; it was about creating an environment where students from all backgrounds could thrive."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

A working paper recently published by the National Bureau of Economic Research reported that PWIs can learn how to better support Black students by implementing best practices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This may make accessing support like food banks or religious services difficult.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Curwood (The University of North Carolina Press) is a fascinating and timely book that traces the political trajectory of the first African American congresswoman who would later break barriers as the first Black major party presidential candidate. Curwood was published by The University of North Carolina Press. “By

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the few weeks since announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited a level of hope and optimism not observed within the American electorate since Barack Obama’s run for president in 2008. In May, Harris announced a $16 billion investment in HBCUs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Encourage and advocate for Black males to pursue dual enrollment and other accelerated course/program options in high school to provide access and help equalize and narrow postsecondary education matriculation disparities. Hines is a Professor in the Division of Child, Family, and Community Engagement at George Mason University Dr. Donna Y.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Furthermore, school counselors can help students access resources needed to achieve a well-rounded pre-K-12 school experience to be prepared for college, careers, and adulthood. Dr. Erik M.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 25, 2022

And I think that might be your most important department at the university. And so, really having a holistic mindset that whatever those very real barriers are, not their easy answers, the university is gonna do whatever is in its power to help overcome them so students can pursue their dreams and cross that finish line.".

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

When he took the reins of the men-only historically Black college in 2018, the institution was still struggling with declining enrollment that began with the 2008 recession. Thomas has held faculty posts at Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as dean and William R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The bills intended to restore long-standing voter protections that were invalidated by the federal courts, expand ballot access, curb partisan gerrymandering, and curtail voter suppression tactics. University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban even co-signed a letter supporting voting rights.

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