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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those people of color who received some or all of their higher education at predominantly white institutions frequently describe their experiences in these hallowed environments as bittersweet, with more emphasis on the bitter than the sweet. It’s common knowledge that change in the academy happens very slowly.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Diversity celebrated “Every serious higher education institution in the country should be paying attention to the great diversity on their campuses—across faculty, staff and students,” says Wilson. “We We lay a really strong foundation that this is not like any other university,” Mfume notes. That’s the Morgan legacy.”

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How to Elevate Student Success through Mentoring

Campus Groups

Mentees “perform better, advance in their careers faster, and experience more work-life satisfaction”. In higher education, mentoring contributes to retention and student success. However, college students don’t necessarily seek out mentoring relationships or know how to establish such a connection.

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That's a Wrap! CampusGroups Rendez-Vous '22 Conference Was a Hit!

Campus Groups

We explored critical topics in higher education and discussed challenges and victories, best practices, stories and successes within our platform. Are you a higher education professional supporting campus life initiatives and student activities?

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How To Better Engage Students With Our New Mobile App!

Campus Groups

Campus mobile apps are a must for higher education institutions! They help establish better communication and engage students. Today’s college students are almost exclusively digital natives. Mobile apps reportedly contribute to higher rates of student engagement, retention, and success.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

Therefore, it is important to direct students to key resources within the platform, including the Student Organization Directory and Centralized Campus Calendar of events. Outside of a dedicated community platform, students should be directed to other resources used to learn about campus engagement opportunities.