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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After the election of 2016 we thought America needed an upgrade, said Rev. A lot of work is being done with our access and engagement officers, including myself to really have that community engagement piece, said Vaughn. Dr. Forrest Pritchett, who directs the universitys Martin Luther King, Jr.

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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

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Under the University of Vermont’s (UVM) new open-access academic press, authors and readers will not have to pay fees to publish or access published materials. Entwined in UVM Press’s diamond open-access model is a sentiment of shared responsibilities and a commitment not to profit, according to its website.

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Dr. Pamela Haney Appointed President of Moraine Valley Community College

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Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University. in interpersonal communication from Bowling Green State University; an M.A. in speech communication from Norfolk State; and a B.S.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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NASPA Centers the Stories of Diverse Student Affairs Professionals

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She spoke of the emotional labor involved in helping people feel inspire, even as the nation continues to grapple with a racial backlash and questions abound over who should be able to access higher education. It was important for people to be able to hear from senior leadership about what was happening every day," she said.

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

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Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. Students meet with Macaulay Honors College Dean Dara N.

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Removing Enrollment Barriers: Actionable Strategies at Every Level

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But sometimes, the root issue is closer to home students cant access the courses they need to stay on track to progress toward their degree. Communication and integrated workflows also play a critical role. This helps ensure support reaches the students who need it most, not just the ones who raise their hands.