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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Part of the CPE’s role is to bring about a positive return on the investment of public funds in higher education. Thompson also helped create policies that allowed the development of wrap-around services, which propelled the success rate upwards. While total enrollment in KCTCS has declined since 2012, URM enrollment has increased.

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2012, he says he realized he could use modern technology to amplify the support structures and staff they did have in place. This work would eventually lead to GSU’s development of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS). NISS has raised graduation rates by an average of 4.5 postsecondary institutions.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Bevlee Watford Taylor Cupp Established in 1992 by Dr. Bevlee Watford, who earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Virginia Tech, CEED has raised awareness about engineering and other technical fields and fueled diversity in the professions. The four-year graduation rate for students who entered in 2012 was 52.8%.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Level English for Academic Purposes Reading Area Community College (Reading, PA) The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Reading Area Community College (RACC) began in 2012 to strategically reduce credit requirements and accelerate student progression with the goal of boosting enrollment and success rates.

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President moves: Retiring leaders shine as they conclude 10+ years of service

University Business

Lachance helped Thomas scale three-year degrees, 100% online programs and create innovative professional and career development programming. She is also accredited for securing $50 million in funding for the Sukeforth Family Sports Center and other facilities, according to the university. Lachance has led the Maine college since 2012.

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Institutions are blending K12 and higher ed to improve student equity. Here’s how

University Business

More from UB: President moves: Another spate of high-profile leaders step down Formalized agreements create stronger K12 partnerships The key to creating a diverse array of K12-higher education partnerships is a solid legal framework, says Garcia, who has been Tacoma’s superintendent since 2012. billion annually over 10 years.

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Spotlight on Voices of Movers and Shakers: In pursuit of closing the career aspiration gap

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

In 2012, I lost my mother, who was the breadwinner in my family. At some point, I dropped out of school and had to sell chickens on the roadside to raise funds for my education. ” An American videographer, Arthur, who had come to my school in 2012, had convinced 15 of his friends to contribute towards my tuition.