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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. For this reason, STEM education suffers from an absence of student diversity spurred by financial burdens and obstacles.

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The Role of Academic Advising Software from Freshman Year to Graduation

Creatrix Campus

Academic advising software comes into its own in an era where student achievement and retention rates in higher education are under increased scrutiny. Studies indicate that universities adopting this kind of software report an increase in student retention of 10-15%.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

This is especially important given the growing number of students choosing not go to college — which may influence students who are already on the fence about higher education. Support Basic Needs Security, a Sense of Belonging, and Student Engagement 2.