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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Essential Supports for Success According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2022 the college enrollment rate for 18-to-24-year-olds who identified as Native American or Alaska Native was 26%. A vital component is developing culturally reflective support services. “In

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Engage New Students Early Or Lose Them: Here’s How to Do It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They should also support students to complete all of the necessary paperwork before the term begins. Subgroups of students who typically need support services should be contacted and invited in to discuss their needs. Professional staff must reach out to students and welcome them to the college.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. Courtesy of Dr. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What it is: During the event, students could take a professional head shot, chat with an alumni mentor, network with university administrators or pursue the all-majors job and internship fair. Recent alumni also received an invitation to participate in the job fair, professional development workshops and head-shot booth.

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Five AmeriCorps alumni share career success in the field of higher education

College Forward

Upon joining AmeriCorps to serve with College Possible, many coaches express their intention to utilize their service term as a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and career exploration. Michaela found a passion while working with students, which led her to her current position as a student support services concierge.

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

Some of the most common include: A request for particular information about academic offerings, such as the viability of pursuing particular double majors, the availability of certain kinds of courses, or the process for creating a personalized major An inquiry about your status on the waitlist An expression of continuing interest after being deferred (..)

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources.