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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A plan for mainstream colleges and universities has been laid out for intentional engagement in recruitment and retention. There are definitely ways to strengthen these policies, including conducting extensive research on implementation, communication and student experiences accessing state funding.”

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School Fundraising in the Digital Age: Policy, Privacy, and Pitfalls

Student Privacy Compass

School leaders should clearly determine whether any data shared falls under the definition of a student education record or directory information as defined by FERPA, and ensure that proper consent and opt-out mechanisms are in place. campaign pages, communications, data shared) archived according to district records retention policies?

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Working in the student union as an undergraduate led to leadership roles, eventually guiding him toward a career in higher education administration. Its definitely not a monolith just like our HBCUs are not monolithic, he notes, emphasizing the importance of understanding each institutions unique culture and needs.

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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). However, research has demonstrated a clear underrepresentation of minority community college trustees (Moltz, 2009) with no progress being made in hiring African American administrators (Levin, Walker et al.,

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Panel Takes On Higher Ed Burnout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Permitting faculty and staff to rotate in-person work or to only come in on certain days might help with retention. Shomaker said that it was important for administrators to make faculty and staff feel appreciated, to acknowledge their hard work in an ongoing way. Panelists were also asked about more granular solutions.

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The PSSG – it was first funded in 2022 via the Consolidated Appropriations Act – recognizes and awards funds to institutions that propose to use the grant for evidence-based reforms and practices in pursuit of bolstering student participation, retention, transfer, and completion rates.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As indicated by several key metrics, over the past decade underrepresented minority (URM) students have made considerable progress in retention, graduation, and persistence rates. Working with our campuses, we’ve put in place high standards to raise their overall retention rates, overall graduation rates and overall attainment rates.”