Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate. Dr. Anthony Jenkins Weve been able to move our retention to 74 percent, which puts us above the state average in Maryland for public institutions and puts us within the national average for public institutions, says Jenkins.

University 354

University Career counseling Retention Student success 354

COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.

Grant 98

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation 98

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

Collaborating with local businesses to create training programs that meet specific industry needs. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability. The study also found that these partnerships help address workforce shortages in high-demand industries.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. This chapter examines programs and strategies that effectively address the career development needs of Black men.

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Advising Counseling Mentoring Teaching 327