Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, Black students earned just 7% of STEM bachelors degrees, compared to their 10% share of all bachelors degrees and 12% representation in the adult population. Requiring tutor hours where appropriate fosters consistent engagement with support systems, improving retention and academic performance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Marcus Bright The emergence of University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward serves as a compelling case study in the critical importance of systems and environments in maximizing and showcasing one’s skill set. At Washington State, Ward excelled in an environment that afforded him the freedom and flexibility to fully use his dynamic skill set.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

In 2018, Dr. Audrey Jaeger and Dr. Monique B. Dr. Audrey Jaeger, professor of community college education at North Carolina State University and director of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. But it does depend on what each community college in our region tells us they most need.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Although we have general demographics about veterans, such as approximately 15% are age 18 to 23 (Department of Veteran Affairs, 2018), closely examining who the military-connected learners are within your community college community is vital. at Kansas State University. 2) Who are your military-connected learners and how do you know?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For colleges and universities to close these equity gaps, they must address the core of the student experience: the time that students spend in the classroom. As a result, DFW rates declined and retention rates improved for students who took a course taught by an Equity Champion, with a sizable decrease in retention equity gaps.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

After studying aircraft mechanics, then working at the Los Angeles Zoo, he discovered the field of evolutionary marine biology while attending Portland State University (PSU). That’s how he first connected with The Ohio State University (OSU), where he first learned about evolutionary thinking, and decided to attend for his Ph.D.

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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

JULY 27, 2023

of the students entering college in fall 2021 continued their studies in fall 2022, an increase of nearly one point from the previous year, and equaling the average rate for freshmen from 2016-2018. “It According to Dr. Thomas Brock, director of the Community College Research Center at Columbia University, the consequences could be serious.

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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. California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) had excellent graduation rates, but they couldn’t figure out why.

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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

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). In addition, gender and racial gaps among community college trustees continue to be a reality (ACCT, 2018). Dr. Margaretta B. Mathis serves as senior director of the John E. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

University of Maryland Global Campus Dr. Pam Carter University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) offers a broad range of programs, primarily online. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We We take a look at institutions that have excelled at graduating a diverse student base.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 There are also partnerships with laboratories at Princeton University and Northeastern University that provide students with research internships. I track them in retention. I track them in graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

She discovered a love for the sport that led her to competitive fencing, Columbia University, international competition, and two Olympic Games. “I Tom Kovic, founder and principal advisor of Victory Collegiate Consulting and former head gymnastics coach at University of Pennsylvania, gave WHGF parents a free session on college recruiting.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Since 2018, she has been coaching Harford toward improving success measures. The metrics include course completion, retention, program completion and program completion with wage gains. There is currently a cohort with tribal colleges and universities and a cohort of colleges leaning into improvement for student parents.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. While this is worth applauding, it’s also important to look at retention rates to understand trends in students who are still leaving community colleges.

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Purdue University Global

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this video log (VLog), Purdue University Global Academic Success Center lead tutor Michele Paulsen and tutor Melinda Hall discuss the roles that metacognition and self-regulation play in learning. Online students struggle with motivation because we have a limited number of options to engage learners (Alkis & Taskaya Temizel, 2018).

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

University Culture. Career preparation is a core objective of a university education. This requires commitment from the university, robust partnership with employers, and input from students about what career preparation is most useful to them. Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:00.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Assuming the Mantle of Interim University Leadership When Chancellor Reyes first considered filling the top leadership vacancy, his expectations were somewhat different from what actually happened: "My idea at that moment was, we're going to be a strong team and we're going to be leading the university as a 'we,' not necessarily as an 'I.'

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EAB

JULY 7, 2023

The news marks a meaningful shift, especially given University Boards and Presidents’ laser focus on alumni participation as a way of buoying their institutions’ standings in these rankings. 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 Advisor That Cares

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Followed by a “ did this information help you ” survey to assess growth mindset messaging ‘s and support service referrals’ impact on retention/student success. … how vital the role of a strong advising relationship is to students’ retention and success. CSLE2COVA, 2018). 2018, August 8).

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Raijanel Crockem and Naomi Lawrence-Lee from Texas Southern University join EAB’s Joanie Garcia to discuss their work to strengthen TSU’s approach to student success. And today I'm joined by the wonderful Dr. Raijanel Crockem and Dr. Lawrence-Lee from Texas Southern University. Transcript 0:00:12.0 Dr. Crockem, we'll start with you.

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EAB

APRIL 25, 2023

The survey explores topics such as talent retention, carbon neutrality efforts, deferred maintenance, space utilization, and computerized maintenance management systems. MG: I think that one of the biggest challenges really comes down to university finances and really having the budget to manage competitive compensation for staff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 22, 2023

Smith University (JCSU) in January 2018, he brought his experience in law and investment banking as well as his experience in education that encompassed both K–12 and higher education. Smith University, enjoys a Golden Bulls basketball game in Brayboy Gymnasium (home of “Brayboy Madness”) with First Lady Denise McGregor Armbrister.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

These decreases are especially concerning because of how popular a path community colleges have been for these groups: 44% of all Black undergraduates and 57% of all Native undergraduates attended community colleges in 2018. They discussed their ideas Thursday at a panel co-sponsored by CCEAL and the Association of Community College Trustees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

Flores, president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), agrees with Crazy Bull about the importance of what he calls “creating a culture of teamwork and collaboration.” Thomas Parham, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), considers critical to the institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

When he took the reins of the men-only historically Black college in 2018, the institution was still struggling with declining enrollment that began with the 2008 recession. We’ve doubled our endowment,” he says, adding that the endowment grew from $127 million in 2018 to $285 million today. “I’m He has served as dean and William R.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Many college and university leaders already have made significant investments in creating a connected system of care that improves student outcomes by supporting student mental health. Our animal-assisted therapy dogs are our ambassadors for mental health and they have been a huge asset to our team – and our most popular campus counselors!”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Mayes is an Associate Professor of Counseling at University of Arizona Dr. Shawn C. Jones is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Lauren C. Mims is an Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University Dr. Paul C. Harris is Founder of Integrity Matters, LLC Dr. Donna Y.

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