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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The center serves as a one-stop destination where students can access tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and various support services designed to help them navigate their academic journey successfully. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success.

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Report: Childcare Program Underserves Black Student Parents at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies reveals that Black student parents at community colleges face significant barriers in accessing critical childcare support, potentially hindering their educational progress and economic mobility.

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MassBay Community College to Offer Free Tech Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MassBay Community College will be offering free education and training in the areas of computers and technology to unemployed and underemployed workers. These funds will give students essential skills to help employers and will enable them to build on their education and credentials to advance in the high-demand computer science industry.

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Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success

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Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success admin Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:24 Many students find it intimidating to navigate the enormous array of employment choices; they frequently feel lost or unsure of where to start. Online Career Resources: Offer accessible platforms with job listings and resources.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.

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Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling

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Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling editor Fri, 07/05/2024 - 05:56 Student Success Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Team CreatrixOff Introduction 60% of college students don't finish their degrees in six years, as you may have seen.

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Report Highlights Shortages of Credentials Aligned with Middle-Skills Occupations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Zack Mabel The Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy has issued “Missed Opportunities: Credential Shortages in Programs Aligned with High-Paying Middle-Skills Jobs in 55 U.S. Second, offering better career counseling.