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Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Baston, president of Cuyahoga Community College pointed to the “opportunity deserts” that exist within higher education that stretch beyond race and ethnicity. In the opening keynote to the conference, Dr. In the opening keynote to the conference, Dr. Michael A. Dr. Michael A. In her powerful closing keynote, Dr. Toby S.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s not an everyday occurrence when a community college leader gets a phone call telling them their institution will receive an influx of funding in the millions. when MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest women in the world, decided to make a major investment in community colleges.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. We’re changing the landscape of how community colleges serve underserved students,” says Espiritu. “We

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NYU interdisciplinary experiential learning takes off

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Through the experiential learning opportunities, students develop research and their professional skills to prepare them for postgraduate success. Beyond giving students hands-on experience, Vertically Integrated Projects are designed with accessibility in mind, giving any interested student or faculty member the opportunity to get involved.

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New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

EAB

Podcast New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises Episode 152. The three unpack recent criticisms leveled at the community college sector and share new data that point to a number of bright spots. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 May 23, 2023.

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Is Your School Doing Enough to Attract Transfers?

EAB

We're fortunate today to have a leader from the Kent State Admissions team on the program to talk about why student transfers have become so critical to overall enrolments, and why simply establishing articulation agreements with other two and four-year schools is really just the first step. Give these folks to listen and enjoy. TM: So less.