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Postsecondary Enrollment Continues to Grow, Most Notably at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fagan noted that every student that comes to Temple has the academic ability to succeed, but especially post-pandemic they may be behind in college literacy (how to navigate higher education). There was a marked increase among first-generation students and students of color in applications, admissions and enrollment.

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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Comprehensive student support services will also be available, such as career advising, preparation for job interviews, job placement, childcare, and financial literacy training. The collective will include specialized shops, labs, and classrooms for hands-on instruction and training.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. This is a paid, on-campus internship for undocumented students at CSUSB.

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AI: A Brilliant but Biased Tool for Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As long as there are biased humans, AI will also turn out data that’s biased, which is why AI literacy needs to be a natural part of higher education,” says Calhoun. “If AI can also be used to supplement advising and help keep students on track for graduation. Provost Dr. Janice L.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university restructured to a centralized academic advising model for the first two years of college, ensuring that advising is consistent across all majors, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. The last two years, ASU has seen the highest retention rates of all students, but particularly Latino students.

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Making connections, building community, improving digital literacy , and enhancing employability are just a few of the ways in which social media contribute to a more well-rounded student experience. It’s essentially a built-in experiential digital literacy program. Student Information Systems and Predictive Analytics.