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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. In 2022-23, over 350 students were awarded close to $772,000 in Graduate Initiative Grants. in 2022-23.

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Going Back to School Means Increasing Black/Minoritized Family Engagement Too

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In 2022, the U.S. Whether intentional or unintentional, the lack of or inadequate collaborations have negative consequences for Black and other marginalized students. Topics and people that they want their children to learn about are not taught in the curriculum (e.g., content, books events, topics, issues).

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. Research activity is ahead of last year.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

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Moreover, school counselors are in a position to impact the academic achievement of students of color, as well as contribute to closing opportunity gaps through collaboration with other school personnel and using data-driven approaches. collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, work ethic), technical skills (e.g., Hines, E.M.,

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UW Gets Google Gift to Diversify Computer Science Education

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This focus is part of what drew Google to the program. “ The program stands out because of the uniqueness of the curriculum. The 2021-2022 cohort of STEP CS students—the inaugural group —numbered nine, with five students from under-represented backgrounds. west regional lead, tech education outreach & partnerships at Google.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It has done that with an 86% success rate for the 2022-23 academic year. There is also a desire to raise awareness about CAMP, so there is collaboration with the Latinx student center on campus and other student organizations to come up with meaningful ways to celebrate Latinx heritage during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

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“It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.”

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