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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.

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Championing Student Success

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Sophia Rahming As a result of her work, class withdrawals and the number of students failing and having to repeat courses — particularly in STEM-related courses — have dramatically declined since she took the helm of the program in 2019. At FSU, the program has also worked to increase access to STEM majors. “My

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Futuristic Scholar Looks to Change the World

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communication, University of Southern California; and Ph.D., communication, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr. Rudy P. Enabling critical research and technological access can be the key to sovereignty for communities of color. Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.A., Guevarra, Jr.,

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

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2019) found that academic engagement and psychological capital resources were significant antecedents of academic performance among university students. This moment demands that we clearly communicate the value of DEI programs to all stakeholders – students, parents, faculty, administrators, and policymakers. A study by Martínez et al.

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Valued or Devalued: Considering the Status of African Americans in Historically White Colleges and Universities

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There is great concern that African American student enrollment is reported to have declined by 29% from 2011 to 2019, representing a decrease of 600,000 persons. Harvey serves as Distinguished Scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C. Dr. William B.

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Roueche Center Forum: A View from the Maricopa Community College District

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Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2

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How Community Colleges Fuel Students' Dreams

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The learners shared what they’ve learned from their time at the conference, how their community college experiences transformed them, and what community colleges must still do to improve and expand access and opportunities for all. Quackenbush is pursuing a degree in nursing as she advocates for harm reduction.