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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

there were protests on campus. Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. “We You have to believe the process in terms of doing well in your classes, getting involved in campus activities and getting competitive internships.”

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Many of Fordham’s CSTEP students commute to campus, impeding their ability to stay engaged on campus and improve academically. “An opportunity to live on campus completely reconfigures an entire student’s experience,” CSTEP associate director Renaldo Alba explains. Tell us about it.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Student-parents bring unique strengths and motivations to school communities, enhancing diversity and enriching practices.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

We know how critical the fall is for student engagement. It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. Events can be in-person, virtual or hybrid.

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Hillel Campus Climate Initiative

Goucher DEI

Faculty, staff, and students provided feedback through both surveys and focus groups. Further explore the survey response that indicated faculty and classroom activities were less inclusive of Jewish identities than campus activities or programs and clubs or student organizations.

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How to Elevate Student Success through Mentoring

Campus Groups

In higher education, mentoring contributes to retention and student success. If you are interested in learning more reach out to your academic advisor, career services or student life contact to see what your college offers. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, the benefits of mentorship are clear. What is a Mentor?

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Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation

University Business

A draft of Florida’s regulation determining how the state will enforce defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs at its public institutions has tacked on a new ordinance that prohibits forms of social activism on campus. Regulation 9.016 derives from Senate Bill 266, a bill Gov.