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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success.

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Why HBCUs Are Ideal Partners for Advancing Early Childhood Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is what a smart investment looks like: Strategic, inclusive, evidence-based, rooted in community, and poised for scalable success. We know that many early childhood educators face a host of layered challenges: economic insecurity, family obligations, language barriers, and more.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe. Therefore, it is crucial that STEM education receives proper funding and provides the career counseling programs necessary to help students from every representable community to thrive.

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Mapping Transfer Pathways: How Data and Equitable Admissions Policies can Support Transfer Student Success

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

vi Access to robust data helps institutions implement evidence-based policies to support successful transfers, and access to better data can help students like Coleen understand how different institutions will support their degree progression, as well as how to minimize financial cost and the potential for credit loss. Found in Dimpal, J.,

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

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For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access. Organic social media can change that.

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How to Cope When You’ve Been Laid Off

Steve Keating

Things like severance packages, career counseling, or job placement services can help. You were born for success and the next job you say yes to may be the one that fulfills you beyond what you can even imagine. Creating a budget can help you manage your finances effectively during this period of transition.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans.

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