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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Next steps: The team scheduled meetings with departments on campus that provide high-touch support to students, including academic counseling, financial aid, student services, outreach, special population support services and the tutoring center. Students who received the text were 6.3

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Tennessee State cites past underfunding as cause of problems

Confessions of a Community College Dean

His proposal won approval in the General Assembly and the university in January announced its plans to renovate several academic and student services buildings. Mumpower said, “The students who were recruited and received scholarships may actually not have qualified for these scholarships on the basis of their GPA requirements.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics

Creatrix Campus

By integrating with the Student Information System (SIS), institutions ensure that accurate and up-to-date student records are maintained. This contributes to holistic data management, supporting admissions, enrollment, and student services.

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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Factors that can impact academic performance include course difficulty, lack of study skills, poor time management, and test-taking skills. Financial stability: Many students struggle to afford college fees and other expenses and may drop out due to financial difficulties. Students like to share their views too.