Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Williams became the director of the Career Advancement Center, where he would spend the next five years inviting first generation, low-income students, women, LGBTQ+, and other under-represented undergraduates into pursuing their graduate degrees. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

Placement 279

Placement Inclusion Higher education Access 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As minoritized individuals and scholars, we must set the record straight on several real ‘issues/problems’ confronting students of color. When cultural ways of being and cultural differences are framed as assets rather than problems, unnecessary special education referrals, labeling, and placements will decrease. Hines, E.M.,

Mental health 306

Mental health Students Counseling Placement 306

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. are pursuing an Associate’s Degree and the percentage of job openings that require a four-year degree declined from 51% in 2017 to 44% in 2021, the significance of community colleges in shaping the next generation of workers can’t be overstated. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity.

Equity 52

Equity Application Low income student Higher education 52

EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Reinforce the Value of Your Programs with Early and Persistent Affordability Messaging While value messaging has long been a central area of focus for colleges, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that you have a strong, multichannel communication strategy for both students and parents.

Mental health 52

Mental health Low income student Communication Placement 52