Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

And they may be less familiar with the “hidden curriculum”—the implicit norms and knowledge that help students navigate college life. To help them, colleges are going beyond academic support. These factors make it harder for first-gen students to function in institutions that were developed for elite whites.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A recent nationwide survey by TimelyCare, higher educations most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, shows that 71% of college students experience mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. Increase representation in support resources Representation matters.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. An example of an academic support program at Merced is EXCEL!,

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Their regular interaction and academic and career guidance, especially within their areas of expertise, can significantly help students in their college experience. However, not all faculty members are equipped to positively impact their student’s academic journey.

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 5, 2023

As a powerful language model, ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize school counseling, providing students with a more accessible and efficient way to access the support they need. Develop Curriculum Another great tool that ChatGPT provides is it can create things to support your curriculum and programming.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

It is hard to anticipate the degree to which this will affect retention rates or the demand it will put on academic support infrastructure, but it seems likely to be significant. The program gives them a no-risk introduction to college math classrooms and support while building connections and help-seeking behaviors.

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