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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. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1% They’re on a journey.

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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These figures show the growing need for comprehensive support services tailored to student parents, who often struggle with managing childcare, financial burdens, and academic demands. CSU is also working to expand early childcare services across its campuses.

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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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Housing First, Graduation Follows: Lessons from the College Housing Assistance Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The evaluation also highlighted the need for additional support services to address the unique challenges faced by students experiencing homelessness. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is author of Paying the Price, College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream.

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Enrollment Strategies for Moving Students through the Funnel

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Admissions counselors can contact students directly via emails, phone calls, or video meetings to answer their specific questions and address any issues they may have on topics such as financial aid opportunities, program lengths and delivery formats, and support services. Create urgency. Provide incentives.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

Here are some ways partnerships can scale support and provide true value for an institution: Additional reach for your support services. The pandemic has left support services at many universities under-resourced, and after two years of high stress the pressure is beginning to show.