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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2019, Oglethorpe partnered with TheDream.US , a national scholarship program that helps provide access to a college education for immigrant youth who came to the country at a young age without documentation. Undocumented students make up nearly 10% of Oglethorpe’s degree-seeking student body.

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Unpacking History to Understand the Future of Student Affairs Assessment

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

During this time, the Student Personnel Point of View r eleased two documents (1937, 1949) that verbalized a need for co-curricular evaluation on both student use and satisfaction of programs (Henning & Bentrim, 2022; Bresciani, 2023).

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. It might have been a resume.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The literature is replete with research on the negative outcomes Black males experience from employment to education as well as from health and interactions with law enforcement. Black boys are also suspended and expelled at much higher rates than other students ( Graves & Wang, 2022 ). Chapter 5: Small, C.L. Cunningham, P.D.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The communications and marketing office began working with institutional research to launch a series of two-way text messaging pilot programs this past fall. Students who received the text were 6.3 Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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Understanding the purpose and role of the CAA UAE in higher education

Creatrix Campus

It evaluates a range of factors, including the institution's governance and administration, academic programs, faculty, and student services, to determine whether the institution should receive accreditation. The application should demonstrate the HEI's compliance with the CAA's criteria and standards.

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How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and healthcare

EAB

In fact, a growing number of students who participated in our survey said available student services are an important factor when considering where to enroll. In fact, a growing number of students who participated in our survey said available student services are an important factor when considering where to enroll.