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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While colleges are beginning to support formerly incarcerated students, few have strategies to address the needs of students like Maria loved ones of incarcerated peoplemany of whom are college students themselves. They are caregivers, financial supporters, and students navigating higher education under immense pressure.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Black male students are frequently perceived as problems (DuBois, 1903) and must navigate both direct and indirect deficit ideologies and practices. Implementing culturally responsive curricula, mentorship programs, and high expectations are critical components in shifting how Black boys are treated in schools (Warren, 2018).

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. I dont really have fears, Whitaker told The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper at Colorado College. Women are leading institutions with amazing student outcomes, raising significant resources and building innovative partnerships, she notes.

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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

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Seventeen years ago, Congress established the designation, enabling universities to secure federal funding to address the unique challenges faced by these students. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, for example, have historically faced lower admission and graduation rates at the university. Approximately 35.1%

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Eanes will become the university's first woman president. “Her

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Fat On Campus: Mitigating Anti-Fat Bias in the Classroom

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We write today centering the needs and experiences of fat students who sometimes struggle to find fit and space within academia. Fat students, an often hyper(in)visible population, find themselves having experiences that range from uncomfortable to violent within their classrooms and learning environments. Stewart, 2018, p.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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