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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. These inform strategic decisions to address inequities and improve outcomes. … Santiago and Sarita E. Morales, president of CSUSB.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’ Demographic information about the recipients was not available. A vital component is developing culturally reflective support services. “In

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sara Goldrick-Rab They’ll probably express concern, wonder why colleges aren’t mentioning this, and get confused when they find little information about affordable off-campus housing on school websites. There are programs available to help lower utility bills (many don’t count financial aid as income), but few students are aware.

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent. Predominantly white institutions (PWIs) may lack the cultural competency and support services needed to address the unique challenges faced by African American students.

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Trust and Transparency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To do so, she focused on long-standing issues like program development and student support services, and by the time the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees approved her permanent position, progress was tangible. People recognized pretty quickly that she had a skill level that we had been needing,” he says.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources.

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. You want to get the information you need in a way that conveys interest without becoming a nuisance. If you do find the answer, perhaps you can refashion your question in light of this information.