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Report: Undergraduate Enrollment Finally Rising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Doug Shapiro, director of the NSC research enter. Fall 2023 saw enrolment growth at public two-year schools and community colleges rose significantly (2.6%) while public and private nonprofit four-year schools saw increases to a lesser degree (0.6% There's been a lot of growth in graduate students." under amounts for Fall 2019.

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What are ‘Promise Programs’ and how can they help make college more affordable? (PBS News Hour)

Higher Education Inquirer

Since its inception in 2015, College Promise has been steadfast in its commitment to making postsecondary education, including career-technical colleges and apprenticeships, accessible, tuition-free, fees, and wraparound supports, and readily available to all.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources. Morishita, interim president at CSULA.

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Here are 9 ways higher education can ensure rural America’s long-term vitality

University Business

Census Bureau data from 2015 to 2019. As a result, researchers at Georgetown recommended the following to fortify higher education in rural America. Bolster holistic wraparound support services across all levels of education in an area with high poverty rates.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. California lawmakers signaled their support for such efforts by approving $18.5

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Report Finds Guided Pathways Adoption Slow

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For community college students, the path towards a degree has been compared to a shapeless river: unending, with no current pushing them forward. It’s incredibly influential,” said Dr. Frank Harris III, co-director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab at San Diego State University.