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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

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Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) Community College. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail serves as president, Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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Queensborough Community College's MRC describes itself as a one-stop student services center where male students from all disciplines can come together to interact, learn, grow, and build successful traits toward their personal and professional goals.

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

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It’s that kind of thinking that exemplifies a “spirit of excellence” in her work, said Dr. Titilayo Evans, director of student services in the School of Nursing at NC A&T and a longtime colleague of Morris. “You cannot separate who a person is from managing their healthcare effectively."

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

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As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4

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Building Pipelines for a Better Future

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I feel very hopeful,” says Gonzalez, who notes that the buy-in from academic colleges, student services, and other departments across campus has pushed the initiative forward. “I We want to make Montclair State a place where all students thrive, particularly paying attention to students of color.”

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Honoring a Father's Diversity Legacy in Higher Ed

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Very few students who were in remedial courses made it to a freshman or sophomore course. In time, scholars came to realize that emphasis needed to be put on student success through student services and counselors for students underprepared for college work. “El