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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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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school. 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Macalester studied the issue, and we have decided that remaining test optional is an effective way to make our college more accessible to the greatest number of qualified students. Test-required and test-optional admissions policies yielded similar predictive power for academic success. Dr. Suzanne M. Only about 40 percent do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Postsecondary education provides graduates with greater access to job opportunities and higher earning potential throughout their lifetimes. But broadband access varies across regions, states, and even towns. 95% of households have access to broadband. 95% of households have access to broadband. But just south of Colo.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. Ellis , “accessibility means dismantling the barriers—physical, digital, and attitudinal—that impede the full participation of individuals with disabilities.” Accessibility and belonging are not separate entities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

APRIL 4, 2024

IHEP identified these two institutions by using the Equitable Value Explorer , a free, publicly accessible site that analyzes data from colleges and universities across the country. Data is critical for UNT’s student success as well, said Voight. Students at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY.

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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. The announcement was made last week at the organization's annual meeting in Philadelphia.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students. Also, sometimes students work nights or they can't get in to see a counselor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Moores journey to success is one he attributes to the steadfast support of his mother and the historical Dr. James L. Moores work has focused on closing opportunity gaps, increasing access to quality education, and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. On Saturday, Jan.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander is very accessible, very approachable for students,” says Dr. Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Then, you see the successes.”

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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

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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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. It’s about showing genuine care and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.

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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). Demographic information about the recipients was not available.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC. Some of that is certainly informed by their experiences in high schools, but other things are more social.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

On July 1 st , incarcerated Americans will re-gain access to Pell grants for the first time in nearly 30 years. These students are therefore not eligible for Pell grants, making it exceedingly difficult for them to access higher education. These are things that are critical to successful re-entry and to decreasing recidivism.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Undergraduate LAs operate as part of an instructional team, supporting both students and faculty to create more inclusive, learner-centered classrooms that improve student and faculty success. At FSU, the program has also worked to increase access to STEM majors. “My When that happens, they’re more willing to reach out.”

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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. Goncalves is a TheDream.US

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is looking to enhance its student success coaching program as its student demographics change. Ruth Bauer White InsideTrack "What UMGC has shared with us is that their student demographics are changing,” said Steve Ast, senior vice president of partner success at InsideTrack.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As part of our work on the Bank of America Jobs Initiative, we have been assisting 21 community colleges and four-year, broad-access public HBCUs and HSIs in 19 urban markets to better connect Black and Latinx students to living-wage job pathways in financial services, information technology, and STEM.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

My success has been shaped by failures, triumphs, and uplifting others along the way. Over the course of my education and career, Ive carried life baggage and self-doubt, made mistakes, and experienced obstacles that impacted my success. I began teaching College Success courses to first generation, low income, multicultural students.

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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

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. Through support from the Macquarie Group Foundation, we've been investing in student-led activities to drive student success improvement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dr. Rhonda Jeter The shortage of Black male teachers can be attributed to various systemic barriers, including fewer career incentives and limited access to professional development. Ongoing Evaluation: Continuously assessing the program’s effectiveness and disseminating the results to inform best practices. .

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These more precise insights will inform more effective policies, such as strengthening academic program alignment with labor market needs. City Colleges of Chicagos participation in our Value Data Collaborative aligns with its vision to serve as the citys most accessible engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

“The summit is open to all students allowing a space to network and connect with others who have surpassed the obstacles and become successful. The path to that success beginning with completing a college degree.” College students and professionals engage in dialogue about critical issues, successful strategies, and solutions.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Phil Murphy The navigation tool provides students a place to look up resources and information for matters such as housing, food, transportation, childcare, and state assistance processes. This effort comes as part of NJ Gov. OSHE also held a statewide convening Nov.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

When we talk about student success, it’s easy to focus on the classroom. But even the most capable students can struggle if they don’t have access to basic resources like quiet study spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, group meeting areas, and academic support services. percentage point (PP) lift in persistence Library Resources — 5.3

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By Elenaor Eckerson Peters Last week, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. In addition to financial aid, it includes wraparound support services that have proved successful in other programs and around the country.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“We have to continue to provide these types of resources for community colleges so they can have informed discussions with policy leaders about this topic.” Bumphus, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges.

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