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How to Address the Dearth in Black Male Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The initiative offers scholarships up to $10,000 per academic year, books and support for testing, seminars, professional development, and community service hours. Once we received funding from the state, I was able to collaboratively develop the program,” Strachan said. “We We have an academic adviser.

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New Report Paints a Picture of Advising at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now, a new report from the Rutgers Center for MSIs has been released to fill that gap, painting a picture of advising at MSIs and offering recommendations for further development. The report is based on questionnaires answered by 32 academic advising leaders from a diverse set of MSIs. Andrew Millin, a Ph.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. Another element of professional development is for faculty so that they can be more effective mentors and advisors.

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania hosted a full-day advising and career exploration event in lieu of classes on March 21, giving students an opportunity to access resources and develop their success plans. And, as originally intended, faculty academic advisers were available by appointment to meet with students all day.

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Top 10 Fun and Exciting Reasons to Attend the 2024 NACADA Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

NACADA

Professional Development: From best practices in advising techniques to the latest trends in higher education, you’ll gain valuable insights to take your career to the next level. Below, discover 10 compelling reasons why this incredible opportunity is not to be missed.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university restructured to a centralized academic advising model for the first two years of college, ensuring that advising is consistent across all majors, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. The last two years, ASU has seen the highest retention rates of all students, but particularly Latino students.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in faculty research and developmental projects, enhancing their professional development.