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. In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit. Students at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY.

Student success 334

Student success Success Students Literacy 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

Retention 336

Retention Facilitation First generation Faculty 336

Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures.

Mental health 98

Mental health Community college Case manager Literacy 98

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

In addition to the content from the subject-matter expertise and professional skills development sessions, the fellows also had access to EAB’s research library and experts, and they were paired with a partner to help develop ideas and get feedback along the way.

Retention 52

Retention Higher education Student success Equity 52

Timely MD

JULY 6, 2022

College students in rural America need accessible mental health services now more than ever. With smaller average enrollments and a focus on undergraduate education, RSIs also enroll a greater share of low-income students who receive Federal Government Pell Grants, as well as a higher percentage of Native American/Alaska Native students.

Mental health 52

Mental health Students Low income student Access 52

Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

We have requested that there are some therapists of color that look like our students so that it could help to address the stigma around mental health and make our students a little bit more comfortable with accessing and utilizing the services,” Parsons told The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Mental health 98

Mental health Therapist Counseling Students 98

EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While loan payments will continue to be stalled for students actively enrolled at your institution, there are a number of ways they could negatively impact your students—and your retention rates— today. These concerns could impact retention as current students think critically about taking on more debt.

Student loans 59

Student loans Community college Mental health Students 59