Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

As indicated by several key metrics, over the past decade underrepresented minority (URM) students have made considerable progress in retention, graduation, and persistence rates. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018. Offutt has been with CPE since 2018.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In 2018, the University of Toledo joined the Student Experience Project (SEP) , which uses more than three decades of research into the impact of students’ psychological experiences to develop and implement practical approaches to creating more equitable educational outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). Smalls In a perfect world, governing boards and leadership demographics would mirror the student population (Higgs, 2014). Dr. Margaretta B. Mathis serves as senior director of the John E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Black student enrollment, for example, went up 2.3% in Hispanic enrollment. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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. Grubb says NISS’s diagnostic and playbook for CSUMB, shared with institutional leadership in person by Renick in May 2024, were “really impactful and exciting.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

My data mindset was shaped very early in my leadership career, Stout says in an interview with Diverse. We picked colleges we aspired to be like, looked at their data, and then we had a habit with the leadership team to look at the data on a regular basis, quarterly at least, and assess goals based on the data.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We in management and leadership. Elliott says the retention rate for online is over 96%, which she attributes to the stellar faculty and flexibility. In 2018, Larry and Beth Gies gave $150 million.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

He spoke with us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast about his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons he's learning from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership. And that's how I started to solidify my position to keep us moving forward."

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EAB

JULY 7, 2023

With leadership transitions increasing and strategic plans requiring increased agility, annual giving programs provide a direct connection to those who can support these efforts. According to LightCast, there has been 22% growth in job postings for Leadership Annual Giving Officer positions from June 2018 – May 2023.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We've found a misaligned perception between how campus leadership and business leaders view student career outcomes. We must see career readiness as equally important as graduation rates; in fact, increased student confidence could lead to improved retention and graduation rates. Ensuring Equitable Access.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Today we welcome leaders from Texas Southern University who share what they learned through their efforts to get people processes and technology working together at TSU to improve student retention and boost enrollment. I know Naomi, you had just mentioned since 2018, there's been a lot of changes, even before that, right?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

Flores also said continuity of leadership is important, and there needs to be a sense of equal value among the team members. “To HACU provides student scholarships, internships, retention and advancement programs, as well as career development opportunities for educators. Our renewal rate for membership is 96%.”

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

In addition to helping them provide better care to students, providing faculty and staff with additional support services can help stem the tide and improve retention of employees. “A A year ago, retention of counselors was huge, a huge problem. But it has really helped us with retention, and it’s really helped morale.”

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