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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The state has provided emergency support funding for FDLTCC students, which Hanson describes as a huge help for students who experience barriers. Among the necessities that these funds have covered are car repair, utility bills and groceries. A vital component is developing culturally reflective support services. “In

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. years, compared to the collegewide average of 5.2 Currently, 60.1%

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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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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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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.

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Report Shows Small Changes in Post-High School College Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the country day school, in addition to school resources students’ parents would utilize private tutors and other outside support services. Those students also had access to test preparation for ACT and SAT examinations.

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Report Presents New Approach to Increasing Completion Rates at Public Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Best practices would be utilized and the results carefully tracked.