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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1% Morales, president of CSUSB.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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Can Colleges Control Administrative Bloat?

College Planners of America

For several decades, colleges have experienced a substantial upswing in non-instructional spending on administrative services. Non-instructional spending outpaced instructional spending in the years 2010 to 2018, according to the Council of Trustees and Alumni. The ratio between faculty and administrators has shrunk.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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3 Essential Questions for Mitigating Bias in Predictive Models

Civitas Learning

Unlike static, demographic-based models, Civitas Learning incorporates real-time behavioral data such as classroom engagement, enrollment patterns, academic performance, and degree alignment. This allows support teams to offer guidance based on behaviors—factors that students can actually change.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Financial This grouping refers to how students pay for college and its associated cost. As might be expected, these conversations centered on longstanding concerns around tuition and financial aid, but often expanded into conversations around supporting the holistic needs of students, especially working students.