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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This gap widens at an institution like Trine , where many students graduate with degrees in high-paying fields like healthcare and engineering, and many of our graduates earn above the national average in their field. This economic impact is further magnified when you consider its impact over the 40 years or more of a typical career.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Healthcare access is a critical component of student success and if students are experiencing either mental health or physical health crises and don't have access to care, that can be a barrier to successful post-secondary completion, said Stewart.

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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Trust and Transparency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Seventy percent or so of our students get financial aid, and they, with our help, can succeed and go on and get productive careers,” says Randall, who has worked in California community colleges for about 25 years. “In People recognized pretty quickly that she had a skill level that we had been needing,” he says.

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additionally, investing in stipends, financial aid, and support programs for career transitioning can help people navigate economic transitions successfully and adapt to changing industry demands. 4.

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students in the New York tri-state area will have a new opportunity this summer to explore a lucrative career in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between Mercy University and Medical Sales College (MSC). We’re really excited about it. This program will create great outcomes, but also serve a greater purpose,” said Allen.

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