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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We are at an interesting point in public higher ed and in the state of California, and I really want thought leaders, energetic people who want to be part of a team that can work together and take good care of the campus as we work to increase our retention and graduation rates.”

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Rolita Flores Ezeonu

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025. During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction.

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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Louisiana, approximately $23 million in investments designed to build a pipeline of quality teachers for high-need schools was canceled, affecting multiple programs that would have provided over 550 teachers to New Orleans schools by 2025. Michigan lost TQP grants focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving literacy instruction.

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College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Consecutive Year

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Of the 2,465 new students registered for the spring 2025 semester at Bergen, 19% are new transfers. fall-to-fall retention rate. At Bergen, we are a very heavy transfer institution, in both ways. Its not a surprise to me to see the data is consistent throughout the country. Thats a really encouraging sign.

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Report: Childcare Program Underserves Black Student Parents at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Senate Appropriations Committee has recommended $80 million for the 2025-26 academic year, though some proposals suggest as much as $250 million annually to meet student-parent needs adequately. To address these disparities, the Joint Center offers several policy recommendations: 1.

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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Supporting Early Career Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions,” examines CMSI’s ELEVATE program launched in 2015, which supports professional development, mentorship, and retention for MSI faculty. Applications for ELEVATE 2025 will open on November 15, 2024.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

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Dr. Kristin Mallory Mallory, who currently serves as vice president for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland, will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a comprehensive vision for educational excellence and community engagement.