Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment. Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2025

Declining birth rates, changingstudent expectations, shifting public sentiment, and persistent underfunding place extraordinary pressure on institutions that have long served as lifelines for students of color and first-generation learners. Deal Design refers to how institutions create value through the student's experience.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The detrimental ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report. We found that student success leaders should anticipate at least five more years of elevated student needs,” the report noted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

million grant from the state to support its Pell Grant-eligible and low-income students for four years. The funding will allow for the hiring of four new student support advocates, who will offer dedicated attention and guidance to these students as they pursue their degrees. Dr. Susan P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., Sáenz is the associate dean for Student Success, Community Engagement & Administration at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Victor B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. Most of the students in her district are Latinx, followed by Asian and Black students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

I am, also, honored to serve on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Morris College, along with joining the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community in working collaboratively to support student success, grow enrollment, raise financial support, and enhance academic programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. There, she had opportunities to work with the school’s student affairs division and began to learn that she was “sort of good at that side of the camp,” she says. in higher education and student affairs from CGU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D It's my turn to give back to those students that actually have to address barriers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

students face behind the scenes. Blake's article, "Graduate School and Mental Illness: A Survey of Strategies for Support," underscores the prevalence of mental health struggles among graduate students. students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees. I look forward to working with our students and my new colleagues to further advance opportunities and accessibility for everyone at HCCC.” Lopez is also expected to manage and supervise the HCCC Office of Accessibility Services. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. All practices and programs related to prevention must be survivor-informed – including survivors who are students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Monica J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Previously, he was president of Framingham State University, president of Kutztown University; and vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Massachusetts; chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UMass; and faculty adviser to the provost at UMass. AASCU is delighted that our dear friend and colleague F. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. CDOs should actively seek allies across their institutions, including faculty, staff, and student groups who share a commitment to DEI.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

With that quote on his mind, Alexander jumped at the chance to collaborate with the Partnership for Education Advancement, a nonprofit that works with Minority Serving Institutions, including HBCUs, to find technological solutions to serve and advance their students. The more students who get in the better.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Higher Education and Student Affairs Education:   M.Ed., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California; M.A., Gonzalez explained how his arrival to this point involves others who have collaborated with him, co-creators he calls “queertors.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About seven years ago, Columbia University welcomed its first HBCU Fellowship cohort, allowing students who had graduated from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to pursue select master’s degrees in the university’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), all the while getting financial, career, and academic support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Hilton This expression is equally relevant to students applying to college. When prospective students take the campus tour, they are shown the buildings where they will learn, eat, and live. Poor amenities have a negative impact on the ability to recruit and retain both students and elite faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Among the highlights of his presidency is serving a diverse student population. Knowing all the challenges that our students are going through — much more since COVID — it’s so important.” We had seven students graduate this year from that program with CU and all of them are working as teachers in our area.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

With a strong succession plan, HBCUs can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, cultivate a pipeline of diverse and visionary leaders, and continue to fulfill their vital mission of empowering generations of students and advancing social justice. Succession planning is a collaborative effort involving university and community stakeholders.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 17, 2025

This approach empowers institutions to uncover hidden gaps and drive outcomes like improving retention, scaling advising, and strengthening cross-campus collaboration. Start by asking these three essential questions to ensure your investment drives real results: How will this software help more students succeed?

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 18, 2023

Instead, they recommend using a broad range of actionable analytics to engage with students needing help proactively. 2:26] – Hear from Karl Smith, the Vice President of Student Affairs at Tacoma Community College. 6:32] – Karl discusses using data to reach out to struggling students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

counselor education (student affairs), Clemson University; and Ph.D., I became interested in the topic because of my own experiences, primarily being a first-generation college student, being a student who received a maximum Pell Grant, and identifying as a gay Black student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Bowman (left), Michigan State University’s associate dean for academic and student affairs, and other leaders from the university’s college of education. I just fell completely in love with focusing on the research, working with students, teaching classes. Jerlando F. Jackson meets with Kristine L. I gave up. Dr. Jerlando F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some roles and departments – such as the divisions of administration and finance or student affairs and enrollment management – were consolidated. Throughout this process, Acebo has made shared governance and collaboration with organized labor central, much to the approval of the union members. Enrollment was going down.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Faculty play a central role in building connections with students. Their regular interaction and academic and career guidance, especially within their areas of expertise, can significantly help students in their college experience.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. EAB · How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Transcript [music] 0:00:11.2

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. However, community college students often face unique challenges, such as juggling work, family, and academics, which can take a toll on their mental health.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The podcast, hosted by Michael Moe of Global Silicon Valley Holdings (GSV), explores the entrepreneurial mindset and the forms it takes across many sectors.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges. Modern student expectations are everchanging—can your community college keep up? In higher education, the student experience continues to become more synonymous with the consumer experience. Assess your Student Experience across Six Domains.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

4 student lifecycle moments when sense of belonging matters most for Black and Latino men. While it’s important to support Black and Latino men throughout the entire student lifecycle, our research team found four moments when that support is especially critical for retention and graduation. The first day on campus.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

The Challenge: Without clear insights into student needs, support efforts remained reactive, making it difficult to prioritize at-risk studentsespecially those who needed help but werent actively seeking it. Its relationship-driven education model emphasizes small class sizes, close collaboration, and high-impact experiences.

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