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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are financial support programs, including emergency grants, technology loaner programs and device voucher support, which provide students with necessary in-time financial support. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. In 2016, EAP reduced the number of courses in its course sequence, increased tutoring services and added embedded tutoring. GPA and a persistence rate of 94.4%.

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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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Wealth and Want Part 3: Dispossession, Inequality, Underfunding, and Debt

Higher Education Inquirer

The Price of "Savage Inequalities" The underfunding of these institutions has a profound impact: Limited Student Outcomes: Students face inadequate advising, limited course offerings, and insufficient support services. This can lead to lower graduation rates and hinder their academic success.

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Understanding the ACBSP Accreditation Process

Creatrix Campus

The standards were designed to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of business programs in a holistic manner, taking into account factors such as mission, leadership, strategic planning, student learning, faculty qualifications and development, and educational support services. Is ACBSP accreditation good?

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DEIJ Annual Report for 2022-2023

Goucher DEI

Within the State of Maryland, the admissions team is also actively working to ensure that all eligible students receive the Guaranteed Access Grant and Maryland Scholars financial aid packages. This year, a record number of entering first year students received this Guaranteed Access Grant.

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Helping Your Global Community: Top 5 Cities for Social Services Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Dublin Dublin is an incredible city for social services opportunities thanks to its robust Health Service Executive (HSE), which offers social services including housing and residential care, navigating welfare rights and legal issues, and family support services.