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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to 2015 it was difficult to find much formal acknowledgement of student food insecurity, let alone services to help. When a couple of student affairs practitioners created the College and University Food Bank Alliance in 2012, it had just 10 members. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. in the last two years.” years in 2021-22.”

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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennifer Migliorino-Reyes, assistant vice president of student affairs at Bergen Community College. The funding – to be awarded based on enrollment and a flat dollar value that accounts for the college’s share of enrollment in its sector – is from the American Rescue Plan , said NJ Gov.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Professional development programs: Once high-potential individuals are identified, strategic professional development programs should be implemented to enhance their leadership capabilities. She also serves on the Kansas State University Community College Leadership Program (CCLP) National Advisory Board.

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Dr. Timothy Alvarez Retires from Otero College in Purpose, with Satisfaction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Timothy Alvarez From earning an associate degree to serving as president of a community college, Alvarez understands the value of higher education and the need to create pathways and support systems. As a result, the college received a Title V grant, $3.5 He has a deep connection to community colleges.

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Seven ways to leverage faculty development for student success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development. Our new data spotlights some of the key issues that need attention, if higher education hopes to really move the needle on student success.”

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We have supported Latinx faculty in continuing professional development through HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities),” says CSULB President Dr. Jane Close Conoley. “We Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff.