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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. And when a college president actively advocates for equitable practices, it signals to the entire institution that student outcomes—not just enrollment numbers—are the measure of true success.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Underrepresented Students in STEM Classes Resulted in Higher Grades

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nicholas Bowman The presence of underrepresented racial minority (URM) and first-generation college students in a course is related to higher STEM grades for all students in the class, especially for the minority students themselves, according to a recent study published in AERA Open. Part of it. is social proof,” Murphy said.

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DREAM Conference Marks Milestone

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Stout, who has led the organization since 2015. It’s rare that philanthropy stays with an idea for a long time,” says Stout.

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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson to Become President of San José State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She has been president at A&M-San Antonio since 2015. “Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson helped Texas A&M University-San Antonio grow into the strong regional university it has become and we are thankful for her service and wish her continued success at San José State,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System.

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Renick’s team also discovered that certain courses did not pair well together, and students should be advised to take them successively instead of concordantly.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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