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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Services are delivered through one-on-one coaching sessions, referrals to campus allies and presentations from internal and external resources and services.

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Portland, multiple community colleges and universities benefit from the work of College Housing Northwest, a nonprofit operating properties offering below market rent and supportive services exclusively for college students (in full disclosure, I’m collaborating with CHNW to expand their effort).

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Report Presents New Approach to Increasing Completion Rates at Public Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Complete College America makes a case for a shift in higher education funding formulas. CCA’s completion-goals funding advocates for the funding to be allocated up front, thus giving public institutions the funds to provide adequate support services which will lead to improving outcomes and meeting state completion goals.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When asked about support services, 51% of respondents said they had not interacted with an academic advisor from the community college. African American and Latino students were less likely than white students to mark earning credit toward a four-year degree as a reason for participating in dual enrollment.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students have become a more informed consumer, looking for higher education opportunities that meet their current needs and schedule,” said Mitra. Our holistic support services including food pantries, tutoring, counseling, athletics, clubs, organizations and our cultural centers create opportunities for our students to thrive.

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TIDES Report: Women’s Basketball Student-Athletes Continue to Outperform Their Male Counterparts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amanda DiDonato, senior associate director of academic support services at Seton Hall University, a Division I institution that is not in either NCAA tournament this year but has previously sent teams to both the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, said the school utilizes a structured study hall for freshmen and transfers.