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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. They’re on a journey.

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Survey Suggests Trend Toward Use of AI in Legal Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American Bar Association American Bar Association The survey is a compilation of insights — gathered from 29 law school deans or faculty members between December 2023 and February 2024 — on the integration of AI into legal education. But 62% of law school had not decided how to approach the use of generative AI by applicants.

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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. Morishita, interim president at CSULA.

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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. It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. Most of the individuals leading sessions are faculty of color. are Hispanic.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

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Schools can ensure their financial aid policies, application processes, and available resources are clearly outlined on their websites, brochures, and admissions materials. Simplify the Application Process: One of the barriers families face when applying for financial aid is the perceived complexity of the process.

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6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI

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While some leaders expressed apprehension, most are eager to explore opportunities and applications of AI in higher education—from democratizing and personalizing teaching and learning to drastically increasing our operational efficiency.

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

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Colleges can make progress toward helping students feel they belong in the following ways: Hire diverse staff and faculty. From multi-lingual parent orientations, tours, financial literacy courses and family-oriented pathways programs , this is an important way to not only support your students but their key influencers as well.