Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The journey of Black males through the American educational system is often marked by unique obstacles: racial stereotyping, lowered expectations, and systemic inequities that hinder their potential and alienate them from environments meant to foster growth (Howard, 2014).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

For example, in 2014 former President Obama launched the My Brothers Keeper program which encouraged the country to examine and dismantle various obstacles to Black male success. As a result, the United States can only remain an economic superpower if it provides innovative ways to help Black males navigate seen and unseen barriers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2024

However, according to Getty (2014), new police officers also require real-world experience to reinforce academy education and training. While the early cultural competence research occurred in health and human services, effective policing also necessitates relating to people, earning trust, and being culturally competent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

All Latino students from the Fall 2014 cohort graduated with a B.A. Starting in 2011, Rueda-Acedo has incorporated innovative experiential learning activities and forged community partnerships with organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and DFW Toys for Tots. “In within six years. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

News survey revealed that 70% of 3,649 students struggled with mental health since starting college. Mental health is synonymous with psychological wellness, a multidimensional construct involving satisfaction and balance among mind, body, and spirit (Myers & Sweeney, 2005). A recent U.S. Dance (e.g.,

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MARCH 4, 2024

Post-graduation, I started working in Residence Life and enrolled in the graduate program completing a Masters in Human Services and a certificate in conflict resolution. In 2014, the position was elevated to Associate Vice President for Student Success in Academic Affairs.

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