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Moving the Needle on Graduation Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are the four pillars of transformation, ingredients critical to the mission of Complete College America (CCA), the advocacy organization working to improve college graduation rates since 2009. Dorothy Styles, vice president for operations and organizational development at CCA.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Waller does not come from an engineering background, but when he began studying for his master’s degree in counseling and human development, he found himself fascinated with engineering, which led him to Virginia Tech for his doctoral studies in curriculum instruction. His dissertation research was on the CEED summer programs.

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What to Write

The Advisor That Cares

I cannot help but reflect on my personal why (TEDx Talks, 2009). 2009, September 29). Harapnuik’s content and nearing the end of the ADL program makes many connections between the strategies and learning accomplished throughout this authentic learning environment. My passion is caring about other people. TEDx Talks.

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Texas A&M-San Antonio Improves New Student Orientation with Quicker, Smarter Scheduling

Civitas Learning

From fall 2009 to fall 2022, enrollment grew by 215%, and the university’s current strategic plan strives to further increase overall enrollment and enrollment of specific student populations by 2025. Texas A&M University-San Antonio serves a student population of more than 7,300 students.

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Texas A&M-San Antonio Improves New Student Orientation with Quicker, Smarter Scheduling

Civitas Learning

From fall 2009 to fall 2022, enrollment grew by 215%, and the university’s current strategic plan strives to further increase overall enrollment and enrollment of specific student populations by 2025. Texas A&M University-San Antonio serves a student population of more than 7,300 students.

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Pragmatic Optimism and Managed Transformation

The University Innovation Alliance

President Randall said, "I find history to be the most instructive leadership manual I've ever seen." He has won three National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, including one for a 2009 series of Inside Higher Ed articles on college rankings.

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Active Learning Activity: The Motherhood Penalty, at Work and Home

Clair Kamp Dush

Instructions: “In your small group, discuss what advice you would have for a friend who is considering getting pregnant, but wanted to maintain her career. ” I believe that many students will remember this content for the rest of their lives. Did you observe the motherhood penalty at home in your family? Part 3: Advice.