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What it Means to Sit at the Intersection of Blackness, Queerness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During her approximately 24 years at EIU, she also served as director of academic services for its athletics department; instructor in its African American studies department; and academic and retention adviser for its Office of Inclusion and Academic Engagement. Williams-Goliday holds a Ph.D.

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Why your institution needs an up-to-date flexible work policy

EAB

Eager Although your institution may already have a policy in place, it is important to make intentional decisions that actualize the cost savings, talent retention, and productivity benefits of flexible work. Next step: Begin drafting your institution’s policy.

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

Civitas Learning

Amid this steady decline, the University of Cincinnati continues improving retention and graduation rates, setting enrollment records, achieving diversity goals, and closing equity gaps. percentage point lift in first-year retention from 2012 to 2020 and even stronger gains for second and third-year retention A 7.7