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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It wasn’t until a mentor teacher who had direct ties and lived experiences with the community sat me down and explained to me how I was doing more harm than good to my students. By this time, I was 13 years into teaching, and too often my schedule would conflict with my son’s school events. Dr. Donna Y.

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The Master Schedule and Career/College Curriculum

Counselors' Corner

I dont see why some counselors have been put in charge of building the master schedule. Early College/ Dual Enrollment Good career exposure classes strain the logistics of the schedule; good college exposure classes strain the budget, since both options are paid for by the high school and/or the state. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We also have four Engagement Centers that provide a space where students can connect with mentors, counselors, faculty, and staff for even more personalized support. We also frequently hear of employees putting their own busy schedules on pause to help their fellow colleagues, embodying what it means to be a Caring Campus.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., Mitchell L.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., Mitchell L.

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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Diversity in representation not only enriches the educational experience but also provides necessary role models and mentors who understand and can empathize with the unique obstacles faced by students from underrepresented populations. Also, creating an academic schedule that is amenable to the working adult population is necessary.

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