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Academic Progress at FBS Schools Continues, But So Do Racial Disparities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The overall academic success of college football student-athletes has remained the same from last year with an 83% Graduation Success Rate (GSR), but the gap between Black and white football student-athletes has increased. The average GSR for white football student-athletes increased from 91% in 2022 to 92.5%

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Proactive Student Success Culture Improves Outcomes for All at the University of Cincinnati

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Providing them with a unique opportunity — and an imperative — to provide pathways to social and economic mobility to students and the surrounding community. In 2019, its president rolled out the Bearcat Promise , a pledge that all students will leave the university with a degree in one hand and a career plan in the other.

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4 tips to improve your college’s behavioral intervention team

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Blogs 4 tips to improve your college's behavioral intervention team As concerns about student well-being and mental health have risen dramatically in recent years, the impact of this trend can be seen in the caseload and complexity of behavioral intervention team (BIT)/CARE team work. Download the BIT/CARE team assessment 2.

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2 programs that facilitate positive mental health conversations among Black men

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Many college campuses have counseling and psychological services to help students through these issues; however, as demand increases for mental health services, students frequently experience long wait times to speak with counselors. Asynchronous discussions for Black men provide accessible support.

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What could virtual reality mean for higher ed?

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In partnership with ASU faculty, Dreamscape Learn created an immersive, interactive environment called The Alien Zoo , in which students discover that a rare alien species is suffering from a new, undiagnosed ailment and must work to identify its origin and find a way to cure the suffering population. and “how can I use this?” on their own.

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How universities equip stakeholders to build a culture of campus well-being with in-the-moment resources

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Blogs How universities equip stakeholders to build a culture of campus well-being with in-the-moment resources Faculty, staff, and students are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. The Red Folder also provides sample scripting of what faculty or staff might say during a real conversation with a student.

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Does Loan Relief Lead to Increased Tuition? Probably Not, Says the Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Biden administration’s recent moves towards relief for student borrowers—the debt forgiveness program currently awaiting a hearing at the Supreme Court and changes to income-driven repayment programs—have sparked controversy and criticism. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, a conservative education non-profit. It's a logical idea.