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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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). 2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012).

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To this end, we have noticed a disconnect between the recommendations researchers have proposed to help increase college access and success among Black men and policy and practical implementations at micro and macro levels. This stifles Black student success and contributes to low graduation rates from high schools.

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Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Today’s Police Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, according to Getty (2014), new police officers also require real-world experience to reinforce academy education and training. Surprisingly, understanding behavioral health needs and communication was identified, but sparsely. Articulate cultural competence education and training requirements for law enforcement leadership.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The IIT-Wright Engineering Program is an open-ended multi-year agreement that reflects the commitment of both institutions to support the successful transfer of community college students to complete four-year degrees in STEM and related fields. All Latino students from the Fall 2014 cohort graduated with a B.A. within six years. “We

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

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TimelyCare Student Success Coaching Q&A With Dr. Nicole Guerrero Trevino Vice President for Student Success LinkedIn Tell us about your career journey and dedication to student success in higher education. In 2014, the position was elevated to Associate Vice President for Student Success in Academic Affairs.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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College Students Face Mental Health Crisis as 51% Rate Well-Being as Poor, New Survey Reveals

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

college students rate their mental health as fair, poor, or terrible, according to a new national survey released by The Steve Fund that reveals a deepening mental health crisis on campuses nationwide. One in four students said college had a negative impact on their mental health, while more than 7.5