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NJIT Achieves HSI Status and Works to Increase Its Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal was to achieve these numbers by 2025, but NJIT hit its target by the spring of 2024. The Council worked with the university to ensure it received federal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation, which requires that at least 25% or higher of the undergraduate full-time enrollment be Hispanic or Latinx.

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Strengthening Student Organizations: A Comprehensive Plan created by Students and the Division of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Blog

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Enhance Trust and Communication : Strengthen relationships between students and university units.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Houston Canterbury, an Episcopal organization serving the three public universities in Houston, partnered with Lutheran, United Church of Christ, and Jewish campus ministries to offer LGBTQ+ student organizations free use of the A.D. In Texas, Senate Bill 17 took effect on Jan.

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was so thankful and honored to work with so many of UofL’s student organizations and local community organizations and performance groups to make our event a true place to love, honor, and celebrate everyone wholly and authentically.” We even honored our beloved late Breonna Taylor with the award.”

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Student Organization Engagement and Involvement

The Student Affairs Blog

The Registered Student Organization Conduct Report provides students and parents historical context of organizations that have been found responsible for hazing and other violations of the Student Code of Conduct. VCU suspended university recognition of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity through May 15, 2025.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the CAMP projects for the 2024-25 academic year is getting at least half of the participants selected for internships for their sophomore year. CAMP staff are officially reaching out to WSU programs with internships to make sure students in CAMP get the most of their college experience. “That really does matter,” Santiago says.

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Meet Sherlean: Triple Degree Graduate and Future PhD Student

College Forward

. “College is intimidating, but you belong there,” she advises future College Possible students. ” A class of 2024 graduate from Marquette University, Sherlean’s journey to academic success is a testament to the power of education, grit, and perseverance. and the Institute for Women’s Leadership.

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