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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Also, that year the program’s retention rate of Latino students was 18% higher than the college’s general retention rate. The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. are Hispanic.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It goes back to CEED workshops where they gave us mentorship skills.” Colucci-Chang’s story illustrates the “beauty of the pipeline,” says Sanders, whose current role involves ensuring Virginia Tech has a concerted, broad effort to reach out to underrepresented communities to make sure students are prepared for higher education.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

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Provide Application Support: Go beyond core information about your application process and offer virtual or in-person application workshops and webinars. Highlight programs, initiatives, and student organizations that foster a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.