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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This significant responsibility has prompted researchers to examine how these institutions prepare academic advisors to effectively serve their diverse student populations. When advisors receive ongoing training and professional development, they become powerful advocates who help students navigate challenges and persist toward graduation."

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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Supporting Early Career Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions,” examines CMSI’s ELEVATE program launched in 2015, which supports professional development, mentorship, and retention for MSI faculty. That’s why professional development and mentorship play a critical role in fostering a diverse and dynamic faculty at MSIs.”

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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on mental health and wellbeing among college students while pursuing their master's degrees in higher education and student affairs. Beyond their research work, scholars will engage in professional development and mentoring throughout the academic year.

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Bridging Communities and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

How can Black folks, in various positions across campus, get access to courses and professional development without having to seek permission from someone, ask Breeden. Breedens research is personal. Breeden recalls a pivotal moment during her time at UGA that helped shape her research focus. Who has access to resources?

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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC).

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Engaging Students in Faculty Research

The Scholarly Teacher

Keywords: Student Research, Experiential Learning, High-Impact Practice Introduction We adapted and implemented high-impact practices (HIPs) to engage undergraduate and graduate students in faculty research based on the principles of adult learning theory (Knowles, 1990) and cognitive learning theory (Sincero, 2011).

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.