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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Forging strategic partnerships Williams’s ability to connect HBCU students to graduate programs caught the attention of Emory University, where he would be recruited in 2014 as the director of Diversity, Community and Recruitment. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

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Transparency for Parents (and Staff): The Importance of Technology in Charter School Enrollment and Lottery Processes

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For school administrators, these systems reduce time spent manually entering data, allowing staff to direct their efforts toward more impactful initiatives like curriculum development and community outreach. Technology also ensures compliance with enrollment regulations.

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

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The responses of these “HBCU-seeking” students indicate clear trends in how students search for and evaluate colleges, which can help HBCU enrollment leaders maximize recruitment among that population. Here are two of our top survey insights to help HBCUs better engage and recruit prospective students. Encourage Family Involvement.