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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. Authored by Dr. Gabriel O. First, the report reveals a misalignmentor "desajuste"between training programs and essential competencies.

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Research with a Purpose, Male Sports Scholar of the Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Male Sports Scholar, decided to remain in his home state and attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for a personal reason. The track and field team’s academic advisor, Meg Bossey, describes Adegboyo as an extremely dedicated student who has had an end goal since stepping on the UMBC campus.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

academic advisors, residence life staff, admissions coordinators, counselors, and cultural center staff) and their interactions and interventions significantly influence students' experiences and success. A critical precursor to providing targeted support is strengthening communication channels. These administrators (e.g.,

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Report Underscores Diverse Approaches to Advising for HSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, HSIs identify several purposes for academic advising such as course registration, retention, sense of belonging, learning, familial learning environments, and contemporary communication trends (using popular social media apps).

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The Importance of Academic Advising in Higher Education

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Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S.

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Research with a Purpose, Male Sports Scholar of the Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Male Sports Scholar, decided to remain in his home state and attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for a personal reason. The track and field team’s academic advisor, Meg Bossey, describes Adegboyo as an extremely dedicated student who has had an end goal since stepping on the UMBC campus.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

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student life coordinator at Saybrook University and Travis W. assistant vice president for retention at Emory & Henry University, weighed in on what colleges and universities can do to help support underrepresented student groups to ensure they receive the care and support they need to succeed. Proffitt, M.A.,