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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our program directors and faculty chairs work closely to match them to existing courses.” They can bank and save that for the future,” said Adams, meaning that students can come back at anytime after receiving training and use those credits to get a head start on their degree. In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. In terms of retention, Carter says hiring supportive faculty is a huge component. “We