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New Clearinghouse Data Shows Freshman Enrollment Has, in Fact, Increased

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Undergraduate enrollment is almost 16 million, only 1% below 2019 levels. increase, but they remain below 2019 levels. and remain above 2019 level. The college has also updated its approach to academic advising and refreshed the curriculum in several programs. above 2019 levels. and 2.9%, respectively. Dr. Brian R.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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Alvero When my daughter transferred to Queens College in Spring 2019, I could not have been more excited. To make sure that this system does not break again, we will be working with faculty to adjust how we develop the curriculum for new courses. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges.

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Legacy of Innovation and Equity, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan Reflects Tenure

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We did not at any point water down our standards and the rigor of the curriculum,” says Jordan. “As Jada Ward, a 2019 alumna and the only student member of the Commemoration Committee, says Jordan did a lot to support and amplify student voices.

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Supporting Counselor Trainees and Practitioners in the Wake of Racial Trauma

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Solutions for equity and emotional wellness To foster inclusive and resilient training environments, counseling programs and clinical sites must take intentional steps: • Curriculum Reform: Integrate racial trauma, identity development, and systemic oppression into core coursework — not just isolated diversity lectures. & Neville, H.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. He has also demonstrated fundraising prowess, helping to secure nearly $40 million for academic and student life initiatives since 2019. "I

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. Latinx participation in the Metro College Success Program learning community increased by 25% between 2019 and 2024.

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Defining “Servingness” At Black-Serving Institutions

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Garcia (2019) noted that while the federal government defines what constitutes an HSI–a full-time undergraduate enrollment in which 25% of students identify as Latinx–it offers no guidance on what servingness actually means or looks like. million Black residents, has 14 HBCUs, the most of any state.