Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

Epps of Temple University and Dr. Orinthia T. These events were followed by the devastating suicide of Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in January 2024, after she wrote a letter critical of the universitys leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These communities of practice should be spaces where student affairs educators at all levels and in all functional areas come together to learn, grow, and problem-solve with other professionals committed to positive personal and institutional transformation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Lynn Akey will become chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, effective Jan. Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In this role, she has improved re-enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for the school. “Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

Martha Enciso, associate vice president of student affairs at California State University, Fullerton, has won the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) 2023 Mena Valdez Award. Enciso is the 10th winner of the award and the first from CSUF.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6 million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Radford University Class of 2027 Radford University in Virginia has received a $1.2 million grant from the state to support its Pell Grant-eligible and low-income students for four years. Radford plans to increase its retention rates by 5% this cohort, and likewise increase its graduation rate, said Trageser. Dr. Susan P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Now, with her sights set on attending a university, the question was which one, and how much money would they offer Patterson-Stephens so that she could attend? “I She is the first Black woman to ever serve as a vice president at the university. Engaging directly with students has been a highlight of Patterson-Stephens’ work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Walter Allen, Distinguished Professor of Higher Education at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), has been teaching for 50 years. Lord’s educational background is an intriguing mix of marketing communications, business, research, and student affairs. It’s a way for students to stay connected, says Lord.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Dr. Frank Fernandez, assistant professor of higher education leadership and policy at the University of Florida. “We We were hopeful we’d see continuing improvement, because we know there’s been so much work going on in terms of retention and completion in colleges,” said Shapiro. Dr. Travis C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. Dr. Harrison Davis is chief diversity officer and director for the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Life University. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

The Outcomes: UNCA saw an immediate impact, including a nearly 5% increase in first-year fall-to-fall retention and the ability to quickly mobilize outreach during crises using the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform. Before Civitas Learning, there was no efficient way to view a student’s individual journey.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

MARCH 2, 2017

Every interaction that a student has with a university representative is important. The more engaged a student is during their university experience, the more successful they will be. Retention – Proactive and Triage. They have to deliver on essentially all of the employability goals/outcomes of a university.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. Though completion rates have climbed, one-year retention rates have remained relatively flat for the past decade , with a 51.3%

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Nationwide, millions of students have the options of seeking certifications, improving workforce training, experiencing dual enrollment, completing a two-year associate’s degree, saving money doing general coursework before transferring to a four-year college or university, or, in some cases, even completing a bachelor’s degree.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

4 student lifecycle moments when sense of belonging matters most for Black and Latino men. In EAB’s conversations with 50+ university leaders, we learned how uniquely challenging it is for Black and Latino men to find a sense of belonging in college. The first day in college is an important day for all students.

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

I am a first-generation college student, whose parents instilled from a very young age the importance of a college education. Edward’s University where I studied psychology and was involved in various student organizations throughout my time on campus. Student Success Coaching is an extension of campus resources.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Assuming the Mantle of Interim University Leadership When Chancellor Reyes first considered filling the top leadership vacancy, his expectations were somewhat different from what actually happened: "My idea at that moment was, we're going to be a strong team and we're going to be leading the university as a 'we,' not necessarily as an 'I.'

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

He cited two initiatives at Stony Brook University: The Student Support Team, which guides students to the right resources, filling a crucial gap between academic advising and clinical counseling, and the Welcome Week program, aimed at connecting new students. Learn more 4.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Jenny offers over 20 years of experience in program planning and implementation, with a knack for fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and university teams. Effective stewardship and acknowledging donors’ impact fosters loyalty and is vital to donor retention and annual giving success.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A Gallup survey in fall 2021 revealed that two-thirds of community college students and an eye-popping three-fourths of bachelor’s degree students had considered leaving school in the previous six months due to emotional stress. K-12 students are experiencing unprecedent levels of mental and emotional distress.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In response to the impact of COVID-19 on incoming students’ transition to Ryerson University, a dedicated cross-departmental project team was convened to create an online preparatory program. View of the Study Ready module “What to Expect: University Academics” in D2L. By: Rachel Barreca and Kait Taylor-Asquini.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive. By implementing actionable strategies and best practices, colleges and universities can create an environment that supports all students’ mental health and well-being. At a place like Johnson C.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Enrollment design project: The student experience from admission to alumni January 31, 2023 Heather Veeder Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Policy, and Planning, Eastern Washington University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Success Story Learn how the collaboration between this community college's faculty and student affairs staff helped grow enrollment by 18% watch the webinar read our study: defining the faculty role in student success 2. how do you measure student success?

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Given that colleges and universities cannot win on salaries alone, campus leaders must adapt their talent strategy to compete beyond compensation and explain why employees should work at their institution. Today, though, these are no longer sufficient as institutions compete head-to-head with out-of-sector employers.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Building that sense of belonging is important throughout the entire student life cycle. However, our experts discuss four moments in particular when making a positive connection and drawing that student in is especially critical for retention. It really is something that universities are responsible for creating and owning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Realigning TM 2 to enhance the leadership initiatives for our member schools at the executive level is essential to the future of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) and the students they serve, says Dr. Harry L.

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Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Julie Selander, Director of One Stop Student Services & University Veteran Services, University of Minnesota : We started by thinking about how we improve the physical service environment and what should our virtual integration look like. You can succeed via either approach. We’ve made great strides as an institution.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Thankfully, the student experience is one of the main drivers at play for all higher education institutions. In a recent article in Times Higher Ed, it was shared that 77% of students at US universities “think that universities should use more of their personal information to enhance their college experience.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. Advising and coaching represent foundational practices colleges and universities use to support student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

Hall, graduate program director and assistant professor for the higher education and student affairs program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), begins on a sobering note. Hall thinks that the film could also impact Black students. Clusterluck , a documentary short produced by Dr. Candace N.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

In an effort to reverse this tide, scholars at San Diego State University’s Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) have created a series of recommendations for state and institutional policy dedicated to the enrollment, retention, and success of minoritized men. Some of these were parallel to the state solutions.

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