Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Each fall, Charmin Smith, head women’s basketball coach at University of California, Berkeley, welcomes three other Black female Division I head coaches and their teams to campus for the Raising the B.A.R. Basketball Activism and Representation) Invitational. They were making demands and holding administration’s feet to the fire.”

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JULY 26, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices for years to increase faculty diversity and help students from various backgrounds succeed at the post-secondary level and beyond. In addition, the loss of DEI offices and resources can negatively impact student life.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The majority of employers still view a college degree as being worth it, according to a national survey from The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). 81% of employers also either ‘strongly’ or ‘somewhat’ agreed that getting a degree was worth it, despite the money and time involved.

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MARCH 19, 2024

At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents. At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Montague of Volunteer State Community College, was a signal to all other Black women in higher education. We each have only so much time to do the good work, but work cannot be the totality of our lives. Data from the 2023 American College President Study suggests that 12.5% Epps of Temple University and Dr. Orinthia T.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick Shortly after the appointment was announced, Fedrick wrote in an open letter to the university that “we still have the rest of the semester together to wrap up our strategic plan, focus on a seamless leadership transition and celebrate the accomplishments of our students during spring graduation.” years in charge.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In April 2023, Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, passed a significant threshold. The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Manhattan College has been classified as an emerging HSI for years, says Roy. totaled 62.5

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MARCH 6, 2024

Latinx employees are also more likely than any other racial group to work manual labor jobs. Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and success of Latinx students in higher education.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Over half of undergraduate students in the U.S. These first-generation students are likelier than their peers to be from minoritized backgrounds, to face economic challenges, and to juggle jobs and families in addition to school. To help them, colleges are going beyond academic support.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is looking to enhance its student success coaching program as its student demographics change. And it is partnering with student coaching non-profit InsideTrack to do so. With these students, many times, they are adults that have families.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Evidence suggests that many minoritized students already perceive campus environments as racist. Thus, removing mechanisms expressly intended to support the diversification of campus environments sends a strong signal to racially minoritized students that they do not belong in many collegiate spaces.

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APRIL 5, 2024

One day, while walking to a work meeting at a university in a supposedly progressive Northeast state, I encountered a disheartening sight. This photo was placed clearly and proudly on a mantel in a student lounge within an office that many non-English speakers frequent. Nelson Pham My native language is a source of pride for me.

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MAY 4, 2023

Music is a medium commonly used as an instrument to motivate individuals through different facets of life. While hip-hop may not often be referenced as tantamount with higher education, many artists have referenced the academe within their works. Cole’s common references to his days as a college student at St.

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MAY 10, 2023

Growing up in Malaysia, Lim wanted to skip college, join the military and pursue the dream of becoming a pilot. In a career that has included both academia and the private sector, Dr. Teik C. Lim is now leading the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) into the future. Unfortunately, he could not meet the 20-20 eyesight requirement.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Davis III An unidentified staff member—who was not directly involved in the incident according to news reports—called campus police in response to an argument between the student and her professor at the professor’s request. Dr. Charles H.F.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

Families and students often ask us, “does volunteer work matter for college admissions?” ” Volunteer work can help your college application stand out, especially at highly selective places like Ivy League schools. How important is volunteer work on a college application?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Jean Petty started her community college education right out of high school and had no idea how to “do college.” She walked into the first college she attended not knowing where to start, and no one was very helpful in getting her enrolled and on a pathway. Many community college students have Petty’s experience.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

While working at AT&T as an engineer, she joined the company’s group for Hispanic employees and was asked to go speak to a class of middle school students in Newark, New Jersey. Each student said, ‘Because of you, I’m going to do better in school.’ Ivonne Diaz-Claisse found her destiny in a middle school classroom.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

As Dr. Martin Luther King Day approaches this year, colleges and universities across the nation are gearing up once again to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Penn State , for instance, has events lined up for a number of its campuses. Memorial Banquet on Jan.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Morgan State University, the largest of Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities, is thriving. Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. Enrollment is strong. There is record external and state funding. There is institutional focus on achieving Research One status.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When I was in Japan, I had to accept the fact that I was going to be one of a few in this profession, but also in Japan, percentage wise,” says Dabney, an associate professor of politics and Japanese studies at Earlham College, a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. Dabney’s interest in Japan spans his entire life.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Conway-Turner, who grew up in a small town in Missouri, said her journey mirrors that of many of the students at Buffalo State University (part of the State University of New York system). As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects.

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MAY 24, 2023

Wood is currently San Diego State University’s (SDSU) vice president for student affairs and campus diversity and chief diversity officer. And if Sac State could make a person like me successful, then they can help create that kind of pathway for any student.” Luke Wood, a Sac State alum, was appointed to the position today.

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APRIL 6, 2023

brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. De los Santos, a posthumous recipient of a 2023 Diverse Champions Award, is remembered by colleagues as a great friend, an outstanding mind, and a determined educator who placed access and equity at the center of his work. Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr.’s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There are 116 community colleges in California. In mid-August, QCC officially opened its male/men's resource center (MRC), which is dedicated to increasing the retention and graduation rates of male students, particularly self-identified Black and Latinx male students who are disproportionately impacted by equity gaps in student outcomes.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. Many made adjustments to their essay prompts, given that students are still free to discuss their experiences with race even under the Supreme Court ruling. In theory, anyone can sign up for a club or join the band.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

Why Attend a Liberal Arts College? It’s a four-year investment, so you want to get the most out of your college experience. That’s why you should consider attending a liberal arts college where your personal achievement is important to everyone there, not just to you personally. What is a Liberal Arts education?

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University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

Antioch College President Jane Fernandes was elated when she discovered her college would be formally designated as a Federal Work College by the Department of Education. A high proportion of the students are first-generation and Pell Grant eligible. Among them are: Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes (Ky.)

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Many families struggle with finding the best time for college tours. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to plan tours around everyday life. Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday breaks are not the best time to plan your campus visits. What about summer for a college tour?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. Dr. Timothy Alvarez From earning an associate degree to serving as president of a community college, Alvarez understands the value of higher education and the need to create pathways and support systems. As he prepares to retire Aug.

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MAY 18, 2023

Dr. Charlotte Ijei, a Black woman who always rocked a blazer, was my high school’s college counselor. Dr. Ijei asked about my plans for college. My parents did not go to college. People in my neighborhood did not talk about college. People in my neighborhood did not talk about college. Moore changed my life.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Public education quite literally saved my life when I lost both of my parents at a young age, and I have dedicated my professional career ever since to ensuring that every student has access to the academic opportunities that they need and deserve. But it was his work as U.S. who served as U.S. Dr. John B.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Zebadiah Hall Hall is currently the director of Cornell University’s Student Disability Services (SDS). I’m so impressed by his understanding and enthusiasm for making sure our campus is a welcoming place for everyone – and a place where diverse perspectives are shared and discussed in a spirit of civility.”

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Domestic abuse can have a lasting impact on the wellbeing and academic trajectories of not just adults but children as well, according to a new report from student parent success organization Generation Hope. And so little is known about IPV when it comes to student parents." Teenage girls in physically abusive relationships are 3.5

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

A life-threatening pandemic, disproportionately impacting communities of color and low-income families, and the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd became catalysts for a summer of protests, crystallizing the renewed call for racial justice in America. That work wasn’t going to be easy. As the U.S.

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