Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Sarah Collins Ad Astra’s 2024 Benchmark Report – released on Feb. For instance, ‘walking’ students had a 29% retention rate and a 7% rate of completion. But student who were even just one tier up, ‘speed-walking,’ saw retention rates jump to 53% and likelihood of completing to 26%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Black student enrollment, for example, went up 2.3% in Hispanic enrollment. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

The metrics include course completion, retention, program completion and program completion with wage gains. In addition to coaching, shes making connections among the presidents and forging collaboration within the expanding network. Stout with 2024 Diverse Champions winner, Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

The Outcomes: UNCA saw an immediate impact, including a nearly 5% increase in first-year fall-to-fall retention and the ability to quickly mobilize outreach during crises using the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform. Its relationship-driven education model emphasizes small class sizes, close collaboration, and high-impact experiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade. Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How Ogden School District is Restoring Teacher Morale and Improving Retention with EAB Ogden School District's Success Through EAB's Teacher Morale Collaborative About Ogden School District consists of thirteen neighborhood elementary schools, six secondary schools and one youth-in care school.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

Collaboration is Key Collaboration between faculty, advisors, support services, community-based organizations, employers, and students is also key to holistic support. One featured partnership between the City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees is having a measurable effect on student retention and success.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The challenge will intensify with the expected spike in fall 2024 enrollment due to the ACC Free Tuition pilot program. gain in Fall to Spring persistence within three years (from 70.8%

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Civitas Learning

MAY 28, 2024

Ruth Reinhart, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Support Services at ACC, we learn how the college is transforming its student success initiatives through strategic scheduling, engagement tracking, proactive advising, and instructional collaboration.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

The Strategy: Implement student success technology to generate actionable insights, improve visibility, and create workflow efficiencies to lift enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. However, like many institutions, it faced challenges in boosting enrollment, retention, and completion rates.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Research consistently suggests that highly effective teachers and coursework lead to better learning outcomes, increased learning retention, and more motivated students. What district leaders need to focus on now is the quality and efficacy of that instruction. These barriers might be holding your principals back.

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Knowledge Avatars College

MAY 19, 2024

A Symbiotic Relationship: Educators and Knowledge Avatars AI as Partners in Teaching Emiliano De La… Sun, 05/19/2024 - 11:48 As education continues to evolve ith AI, the integration of this advanced technology has become increasingly vital. Among the innovative solutions reshaping the educational landscape, Knowledge Avatars AI stands out.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 21, 2024

Innovation in Action: Overview of the UIA’s Current Scale Projects Elana Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:52 Black Student Success Initiative Student Success University Culture For ten years, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) has aspired to be an effective force for change. Our model builds upon existing surveys (e.g.,

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The challenge will intensify with the expected spike in fall 2024 enrollment due to the ACC Free Tuition pilot program. gain in Fall to Spring persistence within three years (from 70.8%

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 26, 2024

Through collaboration with Civitas Learning, significant improvements have been made, including: Streamlined academic planning and registration Taking the guesswork out of planning and knowing what courses students must take to graduate has been transformative for Northwest students. Specifically: 3.9 percentage point increase in persistence.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. On today's episode, leaders from the Center for Community College Student Engagement point to new studies that highlight important, but potentially overlooked factors that can boost student retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

As costs rise and graduation rates stagnate, some wonder if college still holds the same value in 2024 as it did for previous generations. We emphasized community with our students; what’s more, our students collaborated with faculty and staff in building our community. The problems in higher education are well known.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Media Inquiries For media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Terrance L.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Institutions should not only concentrate on increasing retention rates but also on fostering a positive experience. 2023-2024, the institution submitted 10 grant applicationssecuring funding from four. They earn higher grades, enroll in more credit hours, and exhibit greater retention.

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