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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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Under Jordan’s leadership, SMCM saw a 71% increase in undergraduate admission applications, a 30% increase in first-generation students, a 20% increase in historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students, and a significant jump in alumni engagement. She didn’t just lead a college — she led a liberal arts movement.”

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

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A first-generation college student raised in rural Wyoming,Tromp brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education. Under her leadership, the university achieved record graduation rates and philanthropic funding while expanding its research footprint. Tromp seems poised and ready to lead UVM.

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

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Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Latinos are one of the fastest growing populations and college-going populations. Florida International University, one of the U.S.’s

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. These are the institutions that can show you with their data, with their evidence-based practices and with their leadership what they’re doing,” says Santiago. and graduate 19%.

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

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As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Your efforts can help cultivate a generation that values and upholds a multi-racial democracy. A study by Martínez et al.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

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The Neglected Minority

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They have created special programs for students who are under-served, at risk, first generation, Black males, women, migrants, and prisoners. Terry O’Banion serves as senior professor of practice at Kansas State University and is a member of the K-State Community College Leadership Program Advisory Board. Mathis of the John E.