Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2025

Stewart previously served as the Secretary of Education for New Mexico and has inspired his thinking about how K-12 schools accessed student resources through Medicaid. The primary barrier colleges face when accessing this funding is a lack of information about its existence and whats required to obtain it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students. HSIs have become a critical component of higher education access and success," said Excelencia in Education in its latest report, which uses data from the U.S.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

 Students are left questioning whether barriers to accessing higher education will swell and if colleges and universities will support initiatives that support their sense of belonging. We need federal policies, funding, and enforcement of laws designed to create equitable access to education to be bolstered, not reduced.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy” examines actionable steps that colleges and universities can take to prepare students to be ready for today’s workforce and be active, informed citizens. Unfortunately, access to higher education is often limited by cost.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. But it is not just about access—it is about building an educational ecosystem that nurtures every student’s potential.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Forty-four percent of institutions do not have a fully staffed counseling center open year-round, and 13% lack a website that consolidates information about the schools mental health services. With this information now freely accessible through these platforms, will colleges and universities be motivated to act?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Aside from writing about the plight of Black men in higher education, in our scholarship, we have employed an anti-deficit approach to highlight critical factors that help to facilitate the access, retention, and persistence of Black men in college.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

Data from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) provide vital insights on key higher education issues that inform evidence-based policymaking across the country. Federal data are especially important in states where higher education offices have limited authority to collect such information directly from institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through higher education. Her own experiences as an African American educator inform the text without overshadowing its universal applications. The books greatest strength lies in its practicality.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

These included questions related to anxiety and depression as well as access to mental health resources. We’ll provide psychological information. Also, asking faculty and staff what they need to help them feel informed about how to identify and address student issues. Garcia, executive director of CCCSE. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Educational accessibility is largely a policy choice and all of us must continue to advocate for greater accessibility of postsecondary education for all. I advise anyone considering higher education to learn the facts and seek information from admissions and financial aid experts. Dr. Robin H.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2025

As part of that work, we’re trying to build an understanding of how HBCUs are perceived within the national context because that helps inform the spaces and places they ought to invest in that can really help them be successful,” said Thompson. The new classification, the Student Access and Earnings Classification, was released this spring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 24, 2025

However, when informed about these alternatives, support jumped significantly. The research highlighted significant shifts in how prospective students gather information about educational opportunities. Among college graduates, 79% saw value in non-degree programs, along with 67% of current students and 58% of those who never enrolled.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’ Demographic information about the recipients was not available. We can be the connecting piece to bridge them to those opportunities and provide them the access that they need.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It offers a pathway to leadership positions that have historically been difficult to access. The program's structure, combining virtual learning with two on-site sessions at Southern's Baton Rouge campus, makes it accessible to educators nationwide while maintaining the personal connection essential for meaningful mentorship.

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JUNE 17, 2025

It creates opportunities to foster empathy, promote trauma-informed practices, and support the mental health of students, faculty, and staff affected by trauma. These factors, combined with challenges in accessing appropriate mental health care, contribute to a significantly elevated risk of developing PTSD.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Although they still utilize grades, these initiatives grant high school students access to real college courses, helping them build early success and experience in higher education. Dual enrollment programs present another compelling solution. Rather than just assessing readiness, these programs help ensure it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and other unions filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that DOGE staff, including a 19-year-old with a history of leaking information, have been given improper access to millions of Americans' sensitive student loan data, Social Security numbers, and other private records.

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JUNE 26, 2025

As part of that work, we’re trying to build an understanding of how HBCUs are perceived within the national context because that helps inform the question of which spaces and places they ought to go in and making sure that they’re engaged in all of the types of energy that can really help them be successful,” said Thompson.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s also about creating new ways to reach people and get them the information they need, he added. “It Data revealed that over half of the nation’s 3,143 counties now experience little to no local news coverage, worsening the information deficit and leading to a critical state for journalism in America.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

Moores work has focused on closing opportunity gaps, increasing access to quality education, and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Moore connects with people in ways that are deeply inspiring and transformative.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

There has clearly been some progress, but the need to expand access to opportunity remains," noted Santiago in the report's foreword, referencing Excelencia's initial study on Latino financial aid patterns from 2005. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2025

The Civil Rights Data Collection gathers comprehensive data on educational access and equity from every public school district nationwide, tracking student experiences across demographics including race, gender, and disability status.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

News reports have indicated that she was targeted by ICE after information about the traffic stop was sent by the deputy to a communication group related to drug enforcement. He was unaware the information would be used in other ways. Goncalves has been in the U.S. since 2012.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

And how do they inform the ways I navigate campus culture and focus on student success? Im accountable for facilitating access to quality, culturally relevant instruction and services designed to prepare students for fulfilling careers and to help empower lives of civic engagement. We are there for them when they need us.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 4, 2025

W hile other resources reveal how much institutions charg e students and how much the y receive in grant s and loan s , NPSAS and BPS are the only source s of information about how students pay for college and how those choices affect future outcomes. Readers can access the underlying data output using the DataLabs Quick Launch tool.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Evangeline Mitchell is a pioneering force in diversifying the legal pipeline and has dedicated her life's work to empowering aspiring Black lawyers by providing information, resources, and connections many otherwise might not have access to.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Dr. Jim Berg, the organization’s executive director, reflects on a journey that began with informal conversations among LGBTQ presidents and has evolved into a national force for professional development and advocacy. Programming expansion represents another cornerstone of the strategic vision.

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JUNE 26, 2025

In turn, understanding how college students and leaders propose addressing affordability can inform and compel action to meet basic needs, contain costs, and support student success,” Santiago added. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

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JUNE 20, 2025

Support is notably strong for requiring that students have free and easy access to their transcripts, credentials, and degrees; requiring institutions to create public databases with transfer information; and requiring that prospective transfer students are quickly told how many credits will be accepted.

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APRIL 22, 2025

While we've seen incremental improvements in some areas, the data clearly indicates that significant work remains to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all aspiring lawyers." Tiffane Cochran, Vice President of Research at AccessLex Institute. Financial aid distribution shows similar disparities. Department of Education, and U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Students' decisions to pursue and complete higher education are shaped by access to information, available resources, and the quality of their college experience. For adult learners, who make up a significant portion of the student population, the challenges are distinct.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

My professional training and my lived experiences inform my perspective in a world that often seeks to undermine the voices of women who look like me. These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 17, 2025

A single security breach can have severe consequences such as stolen identities, compromised social security numbers, and unauthorized access to financial information like household income or banking details. That’s why the integration between SSS and TaxStatus, which enables direct, secure IRS data access, is not just an upgrade.

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Single Stop

JANUARY 22, 2025

More information will be available throughout the year at [link]. By combining their community networks and cutting-edge technology, Single Stops unique one-stop-shop model helps organizations provide their clients with centralized access to tools essential for building a pathway to a sustainable future.

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