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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Addressing the need Queensborough Community College (QCC), a two-year institution in the City University of New York system, conducted an equity audit that showed there were retention and graduation disparities for male students overall, with Black and Latinx male students disproportionately impacted. Dr. Roderick L.

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Bridging Pathways for Military-Connected Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Given that less than 1% of Americans have served in the military, administrative leaders across all education sectors often have a learning curve. Establishing processes that seek to understand the need of each military-connected learner from a holistic viewpoint can inform persistence and retention.

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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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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals. Administrative leadership: Identifying individuals with leadership potential for administrative roles, such as finance, human resources, information technology, and student affairs.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging. Another support group, the Hispanic Organization for Growth, Advancement and Retention, has focused on family engagement. She notes it helps build community.

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