Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We have a wonderful program called Pathways, where we do outreach to middle schools, high schools and community colleges, providing application clinics and parent academies,” says Dr. Leroy M. CSUN has put an infrastructure in place for faculty and staff recruitment, including equity review officers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

“Parents and caretakers are always concerned about educational costs, degree competition and job placement, and if a safe and healthy campus environment is provided for their students,” said Dr. Davida L. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And even though Hispanic students were the only college student population who saw consistent growth over the past 10 years, there was still a 24.5% Now, schools must work harder to prioritize closing equity gaps and bringing these students back to campus. 3 easy changes that build a more inclusive campus.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives will be central, as institutions aim for inclusive strategies. It’s key to begin to explore the applications of AI for predictive analytics, chatbots for donor support, and AI-driven personalization, enhancing donor engagement.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Strategy Decentralized IT infrastructure, data management, and a patchwork of point integrations across applications and infrastructure put many institutions at risk of serious cybersecurity incidents, while also making it difficult if not impossible to make data-informed decisions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Another fundamental aspect of this discussion is the need for educators to adopt an anti-racist (social justice or civil rights) and cultural competence approach to their work, which means being equity-based and culturally responsive in philosophy and action. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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EAB

MARCH 7, 2023

So while student affairs and campus safety, and again, university communications may take the lead in responding to a particular incident, it's critical that all institution leaders have this baseline understanding of the current flashpoint landscape. That certainly, those conversation happening on a very regular basis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

In an effort to reverse this tide, scholars at San Diego State University’s Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) have created a series of recommendations for state and institutional policy dedicated to the enrollment, retention, and success of minoritized men.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Several partners have shared anecdotes of students arriving to campus, moving into dorms, and abruptly withdrawing upon re-entering more social settings. This challenge is tightly related to institutions honing their student value proposition and focusing on the experiences that make their campus unique.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, for example, have historically faced lower admission and graduation rates at the university. From 2016 to 2022, the number of applicants from this demographic nearly doubled, yet acceptance rates remained low, highlighting a critical need for additional support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the same time, scholars are working around the clock to stave off ongoing anti-DEI legislation that has already taken hold in states like Florida and Texas, where many politicians campaigned against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Powell, Temple University’s vice president for student affairs, died Jan.

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