Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2025

Schools implementing comprehensive student success systems are achieving substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism and course failure rates — two critical predictors of high school graduation — according to new data released by the GRAD Partnership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

While a post-secondary degree, even a two-year degree, increases earning potential and social access, substantial benefits that lead to sustainable personal gains greatly depend on a variety of factors. Increasing options for obtaining education have not necessarily equated to increased access to education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

California's community colleges find themselves caught in a 60-year-old funding constraint that increasingly hampers their ability to serve todays students, according to a new report from the Community College League of California. For California's 2.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

A new report from the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI), "Compaeros en el Camino: Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions," reveals critical insights into how HSIs train and develop advisors to support Latine student success. Authored by Dr. Gabriel O.

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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. A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs. But that has to be funded.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

Still, each of us was propelled by early access to academic support programs and the belief that higher education can and should be an engine for justice and transformation. Our research: centering equity and access Our research is firmly rooted in practice. Dr. Corris P.A. That commitment is not limited to the three of us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Shiang-Kwei Wang, vice president for academic affairs and provost at Hostos Community College in New York City, said the CCA report provides a comprehensive guide for institutions like Hostos, where the mission is serving underrepresented populations and preparing students for civic and professional roles.

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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.

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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. This stifles Black student success and contributes to low graduation rates from high schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

The conference will address pressing challenges facing HBCU students, with dedicated sessions on Black student success, mental health, artificial intelligence, and wealth building. The national mental health study announcement reflects growing attention to student well-being across HBCU campuses.

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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. For each bias, Kizart presents a clear definition, self-assessment tools, realistic school-based scenarios, reflective questions, and concrete strategies for counteraction.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We believe this project will have a profound impact on student success and well-being, empowering them to focus on their education and future.” The farm serves as a learning tool for students and donates 15% of the produce. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm. Our work with the T.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2025

My work has focused on creating access to outdoor spaces for students who have historically been excluded from these environments. However, systemic inequities have historically restricted access to outdoor recreation for marginalized groups.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. Supporting Native Students Beyond Tuition Waivers Although NATAP answered one of the requests the Native American Institute was receiving from tribes to make MSU more accessible and affordable for Native students, this is just a first step. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2025

The partnership with mental health provider Uwill has served 18,223 students across 45 public and independent institutions statewide, representing the nation's first comprehensive state-level investment in free teletherapy services for all college students. Bridges, New Jersey's secretary of higher education. on weekends.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2025

For the last three years, ACE has worked to develop a classification that is more directly focused on student success. The new classification, the Student Access and Earnings Classification, was released this spring. ACE collaborates with the Carnegie Foundation to manage and evolve the Carnegie Classifications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Highlighting excellence in community college education, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has named 23 institutions as either Leader Colleges or Leader Colleges of Distinction for 2025, celebrating their commitment to student success and institutional reform.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

Without the data, states could lose essential tools to make evidence-based decisions and promote student success. This is especially true for students who have been historically underserved by postsecondary education.

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JUNE 26, 2025

For the last three years, ACE has worked to develop a classification that is more directly focused on student success. The new classification, the Student Access and Earnings Classification, was released this spring. ACE collaborates with the Carnegie Foundation to manage and evolve the Carnegie Classifications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An example of where even completing a FAFSA—a requirement of North Star Promise—can clash with Native American culture is provided by Tiffany Gusbeth, vice president of student success services of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund). Events and activities happen throughout the academic year.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Im also guided by a quest for inclusion and student success. Both the school and the University have a wealth of programs designed to raise awareness and increase access to a Carolina education. Once students are here, there is a standing commitment and a strong infrastructure to support student experiences and student success.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited.

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MARCH 4, 2025

Today, were at another inflection point because college access has improved, but not enough, credential attainment has improved, but not enough, said Merisotis. Dr. Courtney Brown To reach the 2040 goal, Lumina is prioritizing four key areas: credentials of value, access, student success and redesign. Currently, 44.1%

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OCTOBER 27, 2024

The program also provides access to mentors for early career faculty and trains them in grant writing, op-ed writing, teaching, and how to achieve a better work-life balance. Gasman said that offering the ELEVATE program free of cost is also critical as many MSI faculty lack travel and professional development funding.

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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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 4, 2025

Among students with unmet need in 2019-2020 school year: 40% reported taking out student loans, nearly twice the rate of students without unmet need (21%). 33% reported working at least 30 hours per week while enrolled, despite strong evidence that working more than 20 hours per week can be detrimental to student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Developing policies supporting strategic goals and values to retain open access and success for all students is mission centric. Establishing a cultural inclusivity and equity function on the board will illuminate these values. Placing measurable diversity expectations and holding leadership accountable is fundamental.

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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? First, I believe a college presidents leadership success can be measured based on the impact that a leader has on the lives of the people they serve. As college president, my primary responsibility is to put the needs of students first.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the Durango, Colorado, college, which continues to grapple with its history as a former federal Indian boarding school while working to advance its commitment to student success, equity, and community engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gavin’s commitment to making the institution more equitable and accessible by expanding its reach into neighboring communities began before he started his role. “I Once students enroll at Delta, Raube’s priority is to ensure that student support services and resources are accessible to them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. Supporting Native Students Beyond Tuition Waivers Although NATAP answered one of the requests the Native American Institute was receiving from tribes to make MSU more accessible and affordable for Native students, this is just a first step. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

We also have four Engagement Centers that provide a space where students can connect with mentors, counselors, faculty, and staff for even more personalized support. Whether they need academic guidance, help navigating college resources, or just a place to feel connected, these centers serve as a crucial hub for student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2025

AI has generally led to at least somewhat worse outcomes for the teaching environment (according to 62 percent of respondents), pay equity (30 percent), job enthusiasm (76 percent), academic freedom (40 percent), and student success (69 percent). Faculty expressed particular worry about AI's impact on student development.

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APRIL 9, 2025

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. In the last few years, we've had somewhere between 2-3% of students attending. Student success is the second pillar.

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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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