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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having served as vice president for student affairs at Cal State, Fullerton, from 2012–19, Eanes was familiar with the Cal State system. The California State University system is piloting direct admissions, in which students will not have to go through the traditional admission application process.

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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pacheco noted that Goncalves is in an active immigration process — news reports indicate the family has a pending asylum application — and she has work authorization and a valid driver’s license. Separate from issues pertaining to Dreamers are the issues of international students, many of whom have the non-immigrant F-1 Visa.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Strategies are meant to build a relationship-rich education to help students feel connected and persist through graduation. “In In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU. The program began in Spring 2023 with 153 students, 87 of whom were Hispanic.

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Doing the Work that Makes a Difference - Dr. Jesse Ford

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. His advisor even helped pay some of the application fees. in higher education and student affairs. in History from Coastal Carolina University, and a certificate in Program Evaluation from Florida State University; M.Ed.

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Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. Any JH staff, student, and faculty can access the pantry upon submission of a brief form upon arrival. This office supports undergraduate students while they navigate the Homewood campus and JHU experience. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.