Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contributions. Every third Monday in January, millions of Americans pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and this year is no different.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

Social media, virtual interactions, and fragmented communication are abundant today and have negative consequences for our youth. These skills are essential for effective communication and building healthy relationships in academic settings, the workplace and personal life.

Therapist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

Community college

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2025

Nevertheless, Johnson’s appointment has been met with considerable opposition from many in the FAMU community wary of Johnson’s connections with Gov. Johnson, is a corporate lobbyist and group vice president of state government affairs for Charter Communications. Johnson’s first day as FAMU president will be Friday, August 1.

Communication

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2025

In a lifeguard training course I took as a teenager, the instructor imparted critical lessons about the importance of strategic, coordinated communication throughout the process of a rescue. A crucial through-line of the author’s argument entails the inclusion of employees from all divisions and levels in strategic planning processes.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2025

We hope that understanding how autistic college students think about and experience friendship can ultimately guide colleges in creating more supportive, inclusive environments for this largely misunderstood, minoritized student population. Dr. Bradley E. Cox Autistic spaces offer connection without explanation. Catherine T.

Community college

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Avoid offensive words and visuals (so that students will not get offended and refuse to complete assignment/activity) Include student interests in curriculum; adopt books of interest Listen to student - do not penalize them for disliking curriculum (what is taught) and instruction (how it is taught); get to know students reason(s) for liking and (..)

Instruction

School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 29, 2025

As these opportunities expand, schools can be strategically prepared to communicate clearly with families about how these tax-credit scholarships integrate with institutional financial aid. A well-crafted award letter can clarify the aid amount and explain next steps—building goodwill and reducing back-and-forth communication.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue Communications Studies. Our reflections underscore the critical importance of equity-minded leadership that prioritizes inclusivity and access while amplifying historically marginalized voices.

Mentoring

School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The research includes interviews with financial aid staff and parents; reveals key insights about inclusion, stigma, and financial challenges; and offers actionable insights to improve relationships. How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Examples include the following.

Financial aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

Financial aid

Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If I could change one thing about the world and had unlimited resources, I would build free/all-inclusive wellness and community centers where people could not only focus on physical health but also have resources for mental health, such as counseling/therapy and career help. Why is mental health advocacy important to you? (He/Him)

Mental health

Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. Incorporate language like Its smart to ask for help into orientation programs, campus-wide communications and even classroom discussions. At Saybrook University, Yahaya said virtual onboarding and email follow-ups have created a sense of community even for remote learners.

Mental health

School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. Schools can create a welcoming environment by using inclusive language that reassures families they will be supported regardless of their financial situation. Highlight how your schools financial aid program supports these values.

Financial aid

Civitas Learning

JULY 28, 2025

After addressing gaps in visibility and siloed communication, the institution adopted a unified platform through Civitas Learning , equipping teams with actionable insights and shared tools. Institutions like UNC Asheville exemplify how coordinated, real-time outreach can create this kind of inclusive, responsive environment.

Student success

Student Privacy Compass

JULY 23, 2024

In light of these challenges, district leaders are increasingly called to evaluate platform terms, develop internal review protocols, and ensure fundraising practices align with data governance, equity, and communications policies. Has the purpose of the fundraiser been clearly defined and communicated? Are digital records (e.g.,

Compliance

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Arrangements can be made within the community or minority student organizations to create communication channels for carpools or shared rides. This may make accessing support like food banks or religious services difficult.

Mental health

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Schools can directly communicate with these families, highlighting the specific financial benefits and support services available to transfer students. By providing timely communication, schools alleviate stress and demonstrate commitment to their students. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

Financial aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting. taxes, systems like SSS offer thoughtful tax flexibility by allowing them to bypass irrelevant sections of the application, reducing confusion and making the experience more inclusive.

International student

Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether through targeted academic support or inclusive campus spaces, institutions that invest in the full student experience are seeing measurable gains in persistence and long-term success. Using the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform , they provide proactive support in everyday situations and can respond quickly in times of crisis.

Success

School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Many institutions now access tax-credit scholarships, community partnerships, and corporate sponsorships to support their financial aid pools. As a result, financial aid directors have an opportunity to better communicate these expanding resources to families who may not be aware of the full range of assistance available.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) conference opened Thursday in Chicago with more than 1,000 diversity professionals gathering to share strategies and renew their commitment during what many describe as a critical moment for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2025

That has to be a message, Nelms says, “from the day those students arrive until the day they leave, and we have to really invest in contemporary ways of communicating with people,” he continues. I think the most pressing relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) backlash, even though HBCUs don’t fall under this category,” Gasman says.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2025

Instead of seeking to address the concerns from their campus community on how Senate Bill 1 would impact educational access for the institution moving forward, or communicating how the university would still seek to champion diversity and inclusion as an institutional value, the board of trustees decided to move their meetings a mile away from main (..)

Higher education

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Despite their digital nativity, students still prefer traditional communication methods for college outreach. The study indicates that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts remain important to students, with 53% saying a school's stated commitment to DEI contributes to a safe campus—a view particularly strong among low-income students.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

A communication major, Sarrol hopes to transfer to a California State University system school in fall of 2025. Student Angelyca Sarrol says the program has given her a place to focus on my studies while also learning more about my culture.

Tutoring

COE

JULY 24, 2025

But for Paul, a business and political communication major who also serves as Student Government President, the Summit meant more than financial advice. One student, Paul Teeter of Shepherd University in West Virginia, left with one takeaway etched in his mind: “Get a Roth IRA the moment you get a job,” he laughed. “I

First generation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2025

MSU vice president for communications Tracy Ellig released a statement which reads in part: MSU strictly adheres to all federal and state laws in the hiring of its faculty and staff. We will continue to monitor and review this issue, cooperate with any official inquiries and, as always, comply with the law.

University

Catherine Cronin

JANUARY 16, 2025

We created and facilitated an inclusive workshop space, inviting participants to personally reflect on these ideas and questions, and to create an artefact to express their ideas. And what does it mean for individual lives: teachers, students, and especially those whose humanity continues to be the subject of debate?

Humanities

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

Across the country, TRIO students, alumni, staff, and community partners will give back through local service projects, public events, and storytelling activities that showcase the power and impact of TRIO. Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.

First generation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, what the newly released House Antisemitism Staff Report demonstrates is that is not the path on which they are being led.

Student success

School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This, in turn, benefits the entire school community as it fosters a more diverse and inclusive learning environment. So how do you create these personalized communications across vast family types, locations, and interest levels? Read the full blog here.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 28, 2025

The investigation comes amid mounting pressure on Dr. Gregory Washington, GMU's first Black president, who has faced four other federal probes related to the university's diversity, equity and inclusion policies and alleged failures to combat campus antisemitism.

Faculty

COE

JULY 8, 2025

Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.

First generation

COE

JULY 10, 2025

Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430. Please visit coenet.org for more information about the National TRIO Achiever Award or to purchase tickets to the 2025 Educational Opportunity Dinner.

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