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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Testy, the current president and CEO of the Law School Admission Council, begins her new role effective July 1. In addition to her service as AALS President, Testy served as a member of the AALS Executive Committee from 2012 to 2017 and on the Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Minority Law Teachers and Students from 2007 to 2009.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S. Through the Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education, CSUSM guarantees admission to eligible high school students in 18 districts, many with majority Latinx populations. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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Do I Need a College Counselor? 7 Factors to Consider

Great College Advice

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do I need a college counselor?” While not every family needs personalized guidance through the college admissions maze, many do. And then they deny admission to apparently strong applicants.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Another 100 more have indicated on their admissions application that they may have interest. That led to the 2007 opening of Rancourt Hall, which added 152 beds. This is a growing interest, it seems, every year.” Established housing CMCC opened in 1964. Its first dormitory opened in 1968, which housed 60 students.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ASU has added several Spanish language marketing materials, including an En Espanol section on the university’s website, a comprehensive admissions piece, Spanish campus tours, and multiple recruitment pieces for academic programs. Latino first-year retention has increased from 59% to 71% after implementation of the dual credit program.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

But for some students, it is essential that they disclose their learning difference in the admissions process. A 2007 survey from the Association on Higher Education and Disability reported that just 28% of students with learning disabilities graduate from college. Of course, every student is different.

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National Hazing Prevention Week 2021

Missouri State

The policy reads “Hazing, an act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with or as a condition of continued membership in a group or organization. Contact the Office of Student Conduct.