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Honoring a Father's Diversity Legacy in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

De los Santos, a posthumous recipient of a 2023 Diverse Champions Award, is remembered by colleagues as a great friend, an outstanding mind, and a determined educator who placed access and equity at the center of his work. Very few students who were in remedial courses made it to a freshman or sophomore course.

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The increasing pressure on students after Covid-19

SRHE

by Caroline Jones and Huw Bell After the pandemic students are facing difficulties linked to health, wellbeing, finances and employment prospects; increased rents, housing shortages, zero hours contracts, the cost-of-living crisis and foodbank usage all of which can affect mental health and wellbeing.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Next steps: The team scheduled meetings with departments on campus that provide high-touch support to students, including academic counseling, financial aid, student services, outreach, special population support services and the tutoring center. No In-Article Careers: 3

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As for other certificate/degree seeking students.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics

Creatrix Campus

Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics editor Tue, 10/17/2023 - 03:18 90% of higher education leaders believe that data driven decision making is crucial for institutional success. This contributes to holistic data management, supporting admissions, enrollment, and student services.

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Tennessee State cites past underfunding as cause of problems

Confessions of a Community College Dean

According to the comptroller’s report, Tennessee State had a fall 2022 enrollment of 9,218 students, an increase of 1,141 students compared to the previous fall. “We’re working to ensure housing is addressed for fall 2023 and long term,” Glover has said. Yes In-Article Careers: 6

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How to Work with CBOs to Supercharge Your Recruiting Efforts

EAB

February 21, 2023. So we usually know if you have that thing that you say you have or not, or if you're sort of like over-speaking it because we sent a kid there last year and they told us, or we just have done a lot of work with our students to understand these schools. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.