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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM gathers and analyzes disaggregated data pertaining to retention, unit completion and graduation. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2

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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data shows that, from 2011 through 2020, there was a 39% drop in Black male enrollment in colleges across the United States. There are a variety of other indicators that prevent non-traditional students with successful retention. Colleges need to review academic schedules for barriers with retention.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Streamlined Registration Process Boosts Enrollment at Jacksonville State University

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: Facing declining retention and cumbersome scheduling, JAX State needed to address barriers to enrollment. The Outcomes: By simplifying the scheduling and registration experience, JAX State is achieving better student outcomes and improving interactions between students and staff.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention. Several times, Tajrian asked to meet with Alexander, and despite his busy schedule he made time for her. She asked many questions, which he gladly answered. He would counsel me and reassure me.”

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

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.