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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These include looking at enrollment patterns, the impact of the pandemic on public higher education and the national conversations about the value of higher education. Taking a hard look yields conversation and research that then become the foundation for the future of public higher education. “To

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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson has more than 30 years of higher education experience as a faculty member, researcher and administrator. She is currently the president of the University of New Orleans.

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Dr. Kelly E. Slay, Vanderbilt University

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Her research examines issues of race, diversity, and equity in higher education and is primarily focused on the factors shaping Black students college choice, completion, and career trajectories; the use and implications of admissions policies, particularly in post-affirmative action contexts; and racial and gender inequities in STEM.

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CRM Platforms Can Improve HBCU Enrollment and Retention

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That quote from Jack Welch, American business executive and writer, has stuck with Dr. Juan Alexander, associate vice president for enrollment management at Norfolk State University (NSU), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia. A lot of these schools have been underfunded for many years,” said Runcie.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

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Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment.

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HBCUs Utilizing the Common App See an Increase in Applications

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Marcio Moreno said that although ECSU already offered three other methods for application, families and future students were inquiring about whether or not they could apply through the Common App. ECSU has seen its applications grow by 20% since the 2022 application season.

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My thoughts on how we can approach this is by looking at policy reforms, community engagement, institutional changes, roles models and mentors, and research and data collection. Ongoing research to monitor progress and identify effectiveness is crucial for making informed decisions and adjustments to policies and programs.

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