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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Report: Community College Students Lack Information About Career Paths

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But only about half (49%) said that their schooling at college had given them information about the skills they’ll need for the job, according to the report. But only about half (49%) said that their schooling at college had given them information about the skills they’ll need for the job, according to the report.

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New Report Paints a Picture of Advising at MSIs

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Research has well established the importance of academic advisors to students from underrepresented backgrounds, but less work has been done on advising that highlights the identities of the schools that educate them, the 859 minority serving institutions (MSIs) that enroll 35% of all undergrads in the U.S. Dr. Gabriel O. Andrew Millin, Ph.

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Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion

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Stronger collaboration between the two is essential to design systems that ensure the information gathered through improved grading methods not only guides college admissions but also informs college placement, academic advising, and other methods for students' continued learning and growth once enrolled.

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Let's Talk About the True Cost―and True Value―of a College Education

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I advise anyone considering higher education to learn the facts and seek information from admissions and financial aid experts. Just like other major purchases, it is important to make an informed decision about the true costand true valueof attending college. Dr. Robin H.

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A Legacy of Leadership

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The lessons learned during that period— prioritizing communication, ensuring staff received paychecks, and bringing people together regularly—would later inform his approach to leading community colleges through the COVID-19 pandemic at AACC. For emerging leaders in higher education, Bumphus advises: “Know who you are as a leader.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. These inform strategic decisions to address inequities and improve outcomes. … Santiago and Sarita E. Morales, president of CSUSB.

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