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Enhancing Understanding of Urban Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In an era when so many faculty and young scholars are trying to just focus on their scholarship or focus on writing the book, Everrett is that rare individual who can bring it all together.” His research contributes to the understanding of the factors that influence financial, governance, and policy decisions in higher education.

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President’s corner: How Eli Capilouto inspired a spate of gracious donations

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This past November, contractors began constructing a $380 million health education building approved by the Kentucky General Assembly. It would be hard for a college or university that banks its revenue on tuition and enrollment not to be overwhelmed and even jealous of the money flooding into UK.

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California Initiative to Drive FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application Completion

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Campaign Launch Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best predictors of whether a high school senior will enroll in college. This is a major new step taken by the Commission to help more students secure financial aid resources and improve equitable access to postsecondary education statewide.

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In schools across the nation, there has been a heightened awareness of the need for students to earn postsecondary degrees – as there is substantial evidence that it leads to better labor market outcomes and a higher quality of life. Yet, there are still large disparities in postsecondary degree attainment for Black males (Espinosa et al.,

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In school counseling and mental health counseling, counselor educators get extensive preparation in socio-emotional learning (SEL). This is necessary but must include intentional and proactive scholarship and resources on racial identity development. f. Under-preparation for College and Careers.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In April 2023, Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, passed a significant threshold. The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Manhattan College has been classified as an emerging HSI for years, says Roy.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The four entities recognized this year span a diverse geographic area, but they share the mission of uplifting their communities while also creating a broader impact in terms of education and the workforce. We’re changing the landscape of how community colleges serve underserved students,” says Espiritu.