Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

In 2024, White applicants received offers of admission at nearly twice the rate of their Black counterparts, with 79% of white applicants receiving at least one acceptance compared to just 45% of Black applicants. Asian applicants fared better with a 69% admission rate, but still below the overall average of 69%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

So, he submitted a letter of application to the college. “I Afterward, he led economic development efforts for the 1983 World’s Fair where he fought for Black inclusion. In 1960, a newspaper ad was run in the local newspaper that caught Robinson’s attention. It highlighted the University of Tennessee’s exclusion of Black students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. In addition to benefiting UCLA students directly, Yoo sees the program as part of a broader effort towards “inclusive excellence” across the University of California system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The selected scholars, who emerged from a competitive application process, will convene in Philadelphia this month for ATD's annual DREAM conference. Carpenter, ATD's director of equitable programming and inclusive learning. Each year, the cohort of DREAM Scholars brings a fresh perspective on the student experience," said Francesca I.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

So, he submitted a letter of application to the college. “I Afterward, he led economic development efforts for the 1983 World’s Fair where he fought for Black inclusion. In 1960, a newspaper ad was run in the local newspaper that caught Robinson’s attention. It highlighted the University of Tennessee’s exclusion of Black students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2025

We demonstrated to the country that we’re thinking about the highest form of undergraduate education in a way that is inclusive of everyone,” says Jordan in an interview with Diverse. One of Jordan’s proudest achievements: building a liberal arts education model that is innovative and accessible to all. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Regarding tests, it behooves me to share Janet Helms application of Boykins framework to test performance , and we discussed this in a special issue of the Journal of Negro Education (2012) entitled Testing and Assessing African Americans: Past, Present, and Future Problems and Promises.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The research includes interviews with financial aid staff and parents; reveals key insights about inclusion, stigma, and financial challenges; and offers actionable insights to improve relationships. Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. To do this, Clapp centers her research around two questions.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Adjust Strategies: Use data to adjust financial aid strategies to meet the evolving needs of families and to promote diversity and inclusion. Consider using online portals and automated systems to simplify the process.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

To approach students and receive as many responses as possible, Diego sent out a survey with questions regarding college experience, support systems, college application process, barriers, the resources they have access to, students’ goals, and their mental health.

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Student Privacy Compass

APRIL 29, 2025

Next Steps: Tips for Policymakers for Increasing Guidance Effectiveness The data privacy principles listed above are integral to responsible, safe, and ethical data privacy practices, and state education departments inclusion of them in their guidance on the use of generative AI in K-12 schools is an encouraging start. Minnesota guidance.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Schools can ensure their financial aid policies, application processes, and available resources are clearly outlined on their websites, brochures, and admissions materials. Schools can create a welcoming environment by using inclusive language that reassures families they will be supported regardless of their financial situation.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting. taxes, systems like SSS offer thoughtful tax flexibility by allowing them to bypass irrelevant sections of the application, reducing confusion and making the experience more inclusive.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 31, 2025

This underscores the value of the recently announced integration between TaxStatus and VenturEd Solutions which transforms how private schools assess and process financial aid applications. These measures ensure that schools can leverage this powerful tool without compromising the security or privacy of applicants.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Streamlining the transfer application process can significantly reduce the burden of paperwork and administrative tasks. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

To approach students and receive as many responses as possible, Diego sent out a survey with questions regarding college experience, support systems, college application process, barriers, the resources they have access to, students’ goals, and their mental health.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn more about financial aid applications. Simplify the Application Process Complex application procedures can discourage families from completing the financial aid process. Provide clear, step-by-step guides on how to apply, offer webinars or workshops, and create FAQ sections on your schools website.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Data compiled in the report " Recruiting the Anxious Generation " suggests that prospective students consider inclusion, safety, and political affairs when selecting which schools to attend. Current applicants spend significantly more time on their devices than previous cohorts, which influences attention span and awareness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

It instructed the University to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under whatever name, and to cease any admissions or hiring practices that consider race, gender, or even proxies for race. Inclusion becomes exclusionary the moment it dares to name race. Merit, in this context, is not race-neutral.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. This office is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive culture for students with disabilities. This office is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive culture for students with disabilities. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The wide-ranging bill, introduced by Senator Jerry Cirino, proposes several substantial changes to Ohio's public universities, including a ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, restrictions on faculty strikes, and the introduction of a mandatory civics course.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

According to Curry's letter, as of June 6, the California State University Central Office, which oversees the application process, had received applications from two University of California campuses, three CSU campuses, one private university, and 36 California Community Colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Several states have already dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, and other states anticipate something similar coming their way. Applications to and enrollment in HBCU institutions have continued to increase. Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2025

The announcement, which implements parts of President Trump's Executive Order on "Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education," simultaneously lifts a moratorium on reviewing applications for new accrediting bodies. The policy change also rescinds the October 2024 pause on reviewing applications for new accrediting agencies.

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COE

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2025

Our graduate programs are open to all qualified applicants. Montana State University strictly adheres to all applicable laws with regard to its students. This year, we have opened our membership application to anyone who shares that vision. However, the university complies with both the constitution and Title VI.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 24, 2025

Building on the success of Close the Gap’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship, this new program is designed to serve a broader audience by removing barriers such as competitive applications, GPA minimums, and geographic constraints. You set the timeline, we set the accountability measures. 

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

Discussions on fostering diversity, equity, and belonging emphasized the importance of inclusive school communities and the impact of policy decisions on student success. Sessions on innovative approaches to financial aid and tuition modeling provided administrators with new strategies to make financial aid more accessible and efficient.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

The workload can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with hundreds or even thousands of applicants. Moreover, a standardized methodology makes it easier to compare applicants and allocate aid where it is most needed. Schools need a financial aid process that eliminates guesswork.

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COE

JULY 15, 2025

First, colleges complete a brief application demonstrating how SSS strategies, such as mentoring, academic coaching, and data-driven evaluation, have been institutionalized beyond the original TRIO program. Community colleges interested in applying can download the guidelines and application form at coenet.org here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The suspension comes amid a broader funding freeze instituted by the Trump administration to review whether spending aligns with the president's executive orders on issues like climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

The school announced the move as part of its efforts, known as the CJS2030 strategic initiatives, to foster an inclusive media landscape. Applications to the journalism school for 2025-26 opened Aug. Jelani Cobb Student prospects now can apply to degree programs in Columbia Journalism School at no cost.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran has asked seven faculty members to withdraw their tenure applications ahead of an April board of trustees meeting, according to faculty union president Dr. Steven Shipman, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2024

While the ruling may have legal implications, its broader societal impact underscores the ongoing struggle against systemic racism and the need for greater awareness, empathy, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of society. Dr. Antonio L. Dr. Phelton C. The fight against discrimination and systemic racism is far from over.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Despite these challenges, there were some positive developments in the application phase. Black or African American applications increased by 2.8%, and Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin applications rose by 2.2%. However, American Indian or Alaska Native applications decreased by 15.4%. "We of applicants, 55.1%

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