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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown. of degrees were awarded to Latinx students. The program began in Spring 2023 with 153 students, 87 of whom were Hispanic.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Housing insecurity effects one in every two students, and homelessness effects 8% of students,” said Goldrick-Rab. In reality, after grants and scholarships, one year of community college “now costs students an excess of $15,000 a year,” said Goldrick-Rab.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’ve also provided emergency housing, financial support for off-campus temporary housing and scholarships for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students,” says Morishita. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.

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Faculty Engagement and Data-Informed Support Elevate Persistence by 4% at Austin Community College

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

million students at 48 institutions and revealed a clear message: stronger faculty leads to better student outcomes. increase in student persistence—an impact greater than many traditional initiatives like advising or scholarships. Investing in faculty development resulted in a significant 11.4%

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Faculty Engagement and Data-Informed Support Elevate Persistence by 4% at Austin Community College

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey.

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