Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We We also have to continue to foster healthy discourse that speaks to our free expression, safety and access for all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 14, 2025

It echoes in the lives of disabled people, especially Deaf and neurodivergent people, whose insights are essential to many fields in school and college education, design, and accessibility, yet who are too often excluded from schools, jobs, and public life. Im disabled by people not being willing to communicate with me."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The academy's curriculum aligns with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and covers essential competencies including district operations, budgeting, board relations, communications, and community engagement. It offers a pathway to leadership positions that have historically been difficult to access.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 16, 2025

By making these images freely available, Complete College America hopes to encourage more accurate representation of today's college students in media coverage and institutional communications.

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 12, 2025

Becoming a more persuasive communicator involves mastering techniques that help you influence others effectively while at the same time building trust and respect. Heres a handful of ideas to help you improve your persuasive communication skills. Be trustworthy: Be honest, consistent, and fair in your communication.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The report, funded by The Kresge Foundation, "Supporting Minds, Supporting Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success" explores the data of the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) for entering students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. As Chief of Staff at Paul Quinn College, she provides strategic oversight of enrollment, communications, and institutional priorities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Despite widespread availability of campus resources, with 90% of students having accessed at least one school-provided service, significant barriers remain. These findings suggest that merely offering services is insufficient if students cannot effectively access them when needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 17, 2025

These pre-college experiences help students build confidence, find community, and understand how to access resources. Many programs include workshops on public speaking, communication, and self-advocacy. Whether through summer bridge programs, orientation, or admitted student days, early connections matter.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. She says her intent was improving the communication skills of STEM researchers while also allowing the public to discuss current research with the actual researchers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

"They are a necessity, teaching people vital skills, including how to effectively communicate, construct arguments, evaluate evidence, and build connections across cultures." The lawsuit comes at a critical time for humanities funding in the United States.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Houston said that in an era where newspapers are declining, finding other methods of communication is essential. It’s also about creating new ways to reach people and get them the information they need, he added. “It Mutz Chair in Local News at Medill’s School of Journalism, emphasized the gravity of the situation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard understands the power of word-of-mouth in the Native community, and he plans to speak with the United Tribe of Michigan group about NATAP. “I I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. That’s huge for many in our community. Language matters,” she says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 23, 2025

Document and Communicate: Clearly outline expectations in writing to eliminate ambiguity. Foster Open Communication Create a Safe Environment: Encourage team members to speak up without fear of blame. Encourage Growth: Offer easy-to-access opportunities for professional development to enhance skills.

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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. That means 72% of undocumented college students are pursuing their educations without work permits, access to federal financial aid or protection from deportation. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue Communications Studies. Lastly, my failures have taught me that leadership is not about perfectionit is about persistence.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Improving efficiency and thorough communication. To do this, Clapp centers her research around two questions.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

I graduated with a BA in Graphic Design and am returning to the University of Akron for a Masters in Communication. Of the many things I would change about the world, one of them would be to increase access for higher educational opportunities. Free university education for all would be a relief for generations to come.

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Insights help teams create tailored support plans, but many institutions find it difficult to access quality data. Foster a Data-Driven Culture What’s Preventing Institutions from Accessing Quality Data? So, how can schools access clean, usable data? Enhance Data Integration and Centralization 4.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. Unclear systems: Overlapping or confusing systems for accessing resources can deter already overwhelmed students.

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Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Whether your child needs help with IB Physics , Swiss Matura Maths , or A-Level English , our expert tutors in Switzerland make learning accessible and effective. Access to Expert Tutors Across Switzerland Online tuition connects you to a broader network of tutors, regardless of location. Why Consider Tuition?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 21, 2025

For private and independent K12 schools, financial aid is more than just a line itemits a mission-critical tool for ensuring access, diversity, and long-term sustainability. This kind of future planning helps your finance team prepare for sustainability while still meeting your access goals. Todays enrollment landscape demands more.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 7, 2025

But sometimes, the root issue is closer to home students cant access the courses they need to stay on track to progress toward their degree. Communication and integrated workflows also play a critical role. This helps ensure support reaches the students who need it most, not just the ones who raise their hands.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The unprecedented access to academic resources, business expertise, facilities and knowledge offered by these institutions is hard to find elsewhere. However, distance learning may restrict exposure to expertise and limit access to resources. universities. All lectures, exams and project submissions are done online. MBA valuable.

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Student Privacy Compass

JULY 23, 2024

Updated] Equity, Access, and Reputational Considerations Beyond regulatory compliance, digital fundraising introduces challenges related to equity, access, and public perception. Has the purpose of the fundraiser been clearly defined and communicated? Has the campaign been reviewed for compliance with procurement policies?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

Parents want to feel confident that the financial aid process is fair, clearly communicated, and free of surprises. When families see an enrollment office model consistent, ethical communications around money, it builds goodwill—and long‑term loyalty. Families Want Trust and Transparency Trust isn’t a perk—it’s foundational.

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

Research from the Brookings Institution on college access and completion interventions shows that comprehensive programs can drive meaningful improvements in student success. This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance.

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SRI Education

JULY 22, 2025

According to national school data , only about half (56%) of school leaders reported they could provide adequate mental health services to students in need, and 57% admitted that a shortage of licensed mental health professionals accounted for reduced access to services. How can other school staff contribute?

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Civitas Learning

JULY 22, 2025

Today, with shared access to advising notes, outreach history, and student risk indicators, everyone involved in student success can operate from the same playbook. Today, ACC’s advising model is anchored in shared accountability and student-centered communication. Faculty know what advisors are seeing. The Result?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2025

Their families often lacked access to diagnostic services, and cultural stigma around disability further compounded delays in recognition and care. It means health and education systems are becoming more responsive to the needs of diverse communities. That makes this progress all the more important.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 18, 2025

The agreed order of authors should be consistent with any applicable disciplinary norms and publication requirements identification of at least one corresponding author who is responsible for communication with the publisher and managing communication between the co-authors. Mustafa, M.A., Fatimi, A.S. BMC Res Notes 16 , 329 (2023).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2025

Universal design The more flexible and accessible our environments are by default, the less we need to play gatekeeper, counselor, or diagnostician. Below are a few evidence-based practices that are certainly not foolproof; however, these practices help ensure that even when mistakes happen, an inclusive environment can be sustained.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

Set and Communicate Your Workshop Goals and Format Before you lock in a date or build a slide deck, get crystal clear on the purpose of your workshop. In-person events offer face time and relationship building, while webinars provide accessibility and on-demand value. Shownot just tellwhat families will need to do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

For example, as a staple in the community, the Black church can collaborate with college campuses or minority student organizations to implement spiritual wellness, a component of psychological health for racially minoritized populations, cited as being helpful. This may make accessing support like food banks or religious services difficult.

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