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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For aspiring superintendents, particularly those from underrepresented communities, the academy represents more than just professional development. The university has created a dedicated website, www.suleaderlevelup.com , where interested candidates can find detailed program information and submit their applications.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title V allows us to meet academic needs in really wonderful ways with tutoring and professional development for faculty, but our students have a lot of other needs and we’re seeing that more and more,” said Fabrizio. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. … Dr. Dwayne L.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But they have a long way to go when it comes to efficiently creating closed loops between the identification of students’ need and receipt of services, and require significant technological, data, and professional development resources to make that work effective.

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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. Neufeldt, president of CSUSM.

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[White Paper] – Improving Your Leadership Skills to Meet Emerging Challenges in Higher Ed

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In this informational Q&A, Senior Lecturer on Education James P. Honan at the Harvard Graduate School of Education identifies the core skills that leaders need to help guide their institutions through these difficult times, while providing strategies on how higher ed can find, develop, and retain strong leadership candidates.

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AERA Releases Handbook on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Levine Issues include recruitment and retention, professional development, and the role of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Not only that, but it will provide policymakers and practitioners with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions to support a diverse educator workforce.” Dr. Felice J.