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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This document, a roadmap for the next conservative presidential administration, frames diversity and inclusion efforts as a coordinated attack on American values, advocating for a radical restructuring of federal education policy that would have devastating consequences for historically underrepresented students.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Because there are no guidelines under IDEA, Section 504, or ADA that require colleges and universities to accept documentation that does not meet their guidelines, each college has the right to develop its own guidelines and adhere to them. For that reason, campus attitudes and services can vary greatly.

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When to Hire a College Counselor

Great College Advice

From requesting accommodations to finding the right supportive environment, navigating higher education can be particularly daunting for these students and their families. A specialized college counselor can work closely with students and their families to identify the unique needs and strengths of the student.

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When to Hire a College Counselor

Great College Advice

From requesting accommodations to finding the right supportive environment, navigating higher education can be particularly daunting for these students and their families. A specialized college counselor can work closely with students and their families to identify the unique needs and strengths of the student.

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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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Adult learners: 4 important ways to better support them

University Business

Institutions could also consider adopting credit for prior learning (CPL), the practice of documenting a student’s existing knowledge and skills through written assessments and portfolios of work. CPL may increase the likelihood to complete college credentials while improving cost and time savings.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

EAB

Mental health challenges among Gen Z students have been well documented. As those students matriculate into our graduate and adult education programs, we will need resources in place to support them. Marketers will need to understand mental health drivers and message that in student outreach.