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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Regulatory and legal compliance saw the most dramatic rise, jumping eight percentage points to become the fifth-highest concern. While data securitylast year's leading concerndropped to second place, seeing the biggest decline from 73% to 56% of respondents, other emerging challenges gained prominence.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. Since then, the program has spread to all but one CUNY campus.

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State Guidance on the Use of Generative AI in K-12 Education

Student Privacy Compass

Data Collection and Retention: about 16 states mention or address data collection, use, sharing, and/or storage practices, with an emphasis on limiting data retention and ensuring data is only collected for specific educational purposes. Even further specificity would be more beneficial to schools and districts. Actionable.

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School Fundraising in the Digital Age: Policy, Privacy, and Pitfalls

Student Privacy Compass

This shift introduces new considerations related to student safety, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Legal and Compliance Considerations As fundraising increasingly leverages digital tools and online engagement, school leaders must navigate a new set of risks and responsibilities. Are digital records (e.g.,

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Impact the Student Outcomes that Matter Most: Introducing the Multi Outcome Framework

Civitas Learning

Introducing the Multi-Outcome Framework: Optimize What Matters Most Colleges and universities must broaden their measures of success beyond traditional metrics such as retention and completion to remain competitive, attract top students, and enhance institutional reputation. Helping them implement more effective interventions at scale.

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Make Data-Driven Financial Aid Decisions for Your School

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Enhance Enrollment Strategies By examining past enrollment and retention data, schools can determine how financial aid impacts student retention and overall institutional stability. Schools can ascertain: Aid Impact on Retention Do students who receive aid remain at the school longer? Is communication clear and timely?

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University of Florida Faculty Voice Concerns About Potential Five-Year Tenure Faculty Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Per the rule, deans will look at “the level of accomplishment and productivity” relative to faculty members' research, faculty’s non-compliance with state law and Board of Governor regulations, and student complaints. The regulation may put faculty recruitment and retention at risk as well, according to Dr. Danaya Wright, UF professor of law.