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HEED Schools Prioritize Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

Insight Into Diversity

worked as higher education faculty — positions predominantly held by White educators, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. These findings are confirmed in a report by The Education Trust, “ Faculty Diversity and Student Success Go Hand in Hand, So Why Are University Faculties So White?

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SOULS: The Academy’s Recipe for Transformation, Retention, and Creating a Better World

Insight Into Diversity

“In the Academy, one consequence is a revolving door of Black faculty and staff, who have become homeless in an otherwise spacious Academy, as well as Black students whose academic careers are either undermined or cut short for lack of Black role models. But quiet earthquakes don’t remain quiet.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

United in their shared vision of ensuring all PK-12 students access equitable, rigorous, and affirming learning experiences through well-prepared teachers, our newest cohort of 24 fellows lead educator-preparation institutions and programs spanning across 25 states and DC. School of Education, St. Abbott , Dean of the James I.

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Georgia State Prep Program Seeks to Retain Local Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Georgia State University has launched a teacher prep and retention program to help ensure students in metro Atlanta school districts receive stable, qualified classroom instruction. At the same time, licensed and certified classroom teachers will earn a Master of Education degree to enhance their skills and advance in their careers.

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Colleges honor education majors with pinning ceremonies

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Savannah O’Connor, a junior in Rowan University’s College of Education, doesn’t have much free time. But a new tradition launched by the New Jersey university to honor and acknowledge future educators recently helped lift her spirits and boost her confidence in her chosen profession.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience. Presently, about 10% of CMCC’s student population reside in residential housing.

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Student success leaders discuss new tips on student interventions, campus involvement

University Business

A webinar hosted by TimelyCare last week aimed to tackle some of the main barriers keeping higher education leaders from servicing students in the ways they need most. Identifying student stressors Hernandez and Stone spoke about when is the best time during the semester for institutions to deploy student surveys.