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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To state the obvious, it is vital that administrators recruit and retain more Black STEM professionals in STEM and in the curriculum, particularly math and sciences courses in K-12 and in STEM majors. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS. MENTORING MATTERS. Then Black students can aspire to become STEM professionals. Older achievers (i.e.,

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Rewriting the Script: How HBCUs Are Shifting the Future of Graduate Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From curriculum to campus culture, intentionality drives design. Faculty are not just instructorsthey are mentors, guides, and co-conspirators in the work of equity and justice. Our programs embed culturally responsive frameworks in every syllabus, every capstone, every dissertation, and every community engagement project. Dr. Fred A.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Group counseling. Use group work (counseling) for Black boys and young men to come together in community to discuss topics related not only to their backgrounds, but also academics, careers, and mental health challenges. Role models/mentors. I want Black males to pursue academics , not run from it! No more potential denied!

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The Master Schedule and Career/College Curriculum

Counselors' Corner

Instructors of the course would have to build strong relationships with members of the local business community, who would serve as mentors and de facto teachersbut chances are there are forward-thinking educators more than ready to take on a new approach to this challenging topic.

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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I identify as a gay Black man, a practicing Catholic, and a multilingual leader with a doctorate in education and an emphasis in curriculum and teaching. My primary mentors have been women of color, white women and gay men. Students learn that they have a person who cares about them at the college.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. The Village is located near campus and provides wraparound services including case management, counseling and tutoring.

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