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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. Third, the report identifies untapped potential in professional development opportunities"compadres con oportunidades."

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How to Address the Dearth in Black Male Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her research focuses on the experiences of African American men on the teacher education pathway, such as their day-to-day lives while training, their feelings and perspectives, and their motivations in wanting to teach. Once we received funding from the state, I was able to collaboratively develop the program,” Strachan said. “We

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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. This is a paid, on-campus internship for undocumented students at CSUSB. “By These provide students with valuable skills and connections.

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New Report Paints a Picture of Advising at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has well established the importance of academic advisors to students from underrepresented backgrounds, but less work has been done on advising that highlights the identities of the schools that educate them, the 859 minority serving institutions (MSIs) that enroll 35% of all undergrads in the U.S. 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. They learn about writing and research experiences and practices. GPA and a persistence rate of 94.4%.

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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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Going it alone – Tips for the solo traveler

NACADA

It’s a great way to meet other professionals in a smaller group setting. Do your research and plan your trip. I have found researching local restaurants, events, and weather to be especially helpful in maximizing my time outside of the conference.

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