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Bridging Research and Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. The school’s president, Dr. Edward B.

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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

Educational research demonstrates the impact of engagement, both social and academic, on student outcomes like persistence (Deil-Amen, 2011; Karp et al., 2016) and enhance their communication skills (Goff & Lahme, 2003). LAs can increase their own content knowledge and intellectual competence (Gomez Johnson et al., under review).

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NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Gifts $3M for Literacy, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marquette University alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has committed to a $3 million gift to extend the Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program and establish the Wade Scholars as well as support a new men’s basketball practice facility in a future expansion of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

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Martínez, senior director of research and impact at SHPE during a Sep. in 2003 – and 7.5% Having role models and in-class representation also matters a good bit, the researchers wrote. Encourage research and scholarship on U.S. are immense. trillion, despite comprising only 19.1% of the U.S. population. of the U.S.

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Seven Best Practices in 40 years of Reporting on Diversity in Higher Education

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14, 2003) While there is no shortage of higher education news outlets, none has covered two-year and four-year colleges and universities and their efforts to promote equity and inclusivity quite like this one. 16, 2003) 5. That might depend on what type of reader you are or your line of work. Dr. George L. A Lifetime of Service,” Aug.

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The gap between exam scores among different racial groups has grown since 2003, highlighting a lack of resources and support for some student populations. Dr. Ivory A. Toldson Although the College Board has significantly expanded its AP courses over the past two decades, they have not effectively addressed longstanding racial equity issues.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I remember riding the bus home from work one day and I saw someone with the Central Michigan University bumper sticker, and so I applied because I recognized the bumper sticker,” says Patterson-Stephens, who graduated in 2003 from CMU with a degree in sociology. Patterson-Stephens’ work has led to national recognition.