Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet less than 12% of resident 18-to-24-year-old students enrolled in our public universities are Hispanic. We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Another core initiative of the presidency is making sure that NJIT is accessible to students of all backgrounds, including low-income students, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. Seventy-two and a half percent of the students in the program are first-generation college students and 75% are Pell grant eligible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Innovations Smith said a rebound in community college enrollment is largely due to dual enrollment, which allows high school students to take community college courses. But Trent said these students are often not low-income students and therefore accommodation should be made for students who don’t have the resources to pay.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Lack of adequate career preparation can be especially harmful to students from low-income backgrounds seeking to expand their career options and increase their lifelong earning potential through college education. These key student needs catalyzed innovative career readiness solutions that were pilot tested on each campus.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

That means evaluating long-standing institutional policies that block retention and completion for our most underserved students, such as enrollment and transcript holds for students with unpaid balances.” Transcripts are an essential part of the overall educational footprint of a student.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

That means evaluating long-standing institutional policies that block retention and completion for our most underserved students, such as enrollment and transcript holds for students with unpaid balances.” . Transcripts are an essential part of the overall educational footprint of a student.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For years, colleges and universities have doubled down on their investments in student success. Despite their best efforts, many institutions still have work to do to improve student retention and graduation. With decreasing funding, knowing where to invest limited resources is essential.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

Economic Mobility Index Measure of economic status change for low-income students. Average Net Price (ANP) Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college. Graduation Rate (6-year) Percent of undergraduate students who graduate within six years.

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Timely MD

JULY 6, 2022

With smaller average enrollments and a focus on undergraduate education, RSIs also enroll a greater share of low-income students who receive Federal Government Pell Grants, as well as a higher percentage of Native American/Alaska Native students.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

How community colleges create opportunities for underserved populations Community colleges are particularly important resources for low-income students— 58% of community college students have low-income backgrounds compared with 42% of students at private four-year colleges.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

With the right coaching and support, institutions can create more equitable enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes. Universities can achieve more equitable outcomes in the enrollment, retention, and graduation of students from diverse backgrounds through the scaled implementation of proven, data-informed, student-support systems.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 Intro: Hello and welcome to Office Hours with EAB. Give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

This change may also allow institutions additional leeway in awarding students grant, work and loan amounts to cover more of their college-related costs. Anticipate Pell expansion Qualification for Pell Grants will change and should provide broader access and support for low-income students.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Smith University — an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in North Carolina — concurs that student debt and loan forgiveness will be big stories. Financial issues, along with enrollment, retention and graduation, will be newsworthy also. She adds that HBCU institutions have long dealt with being underfunded.

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