Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

The meeting comprises more than 250 concurrent sessions across five meeting tracks that include: Curricular, Pedagogical, and Digital Innovation; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Engaged Learning; Liberal Education, Workforce Preparation, and Scientific Vitality; and Mental Health and Well-Being.

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Deans for Impact

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Our Impact Academy fellowship and other key initiatives support, convene, and elevate the diverse voices and experiences of educator-preparation leaders to champion educational equity and make pedagogy a priority within their programs. . Notice something different?

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 5, 2023

Professionals working with youth who are in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the juvenile justice system have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn best practices that can lead to equitable change through the new Juvenile Justice Certificate Program at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

of funds from certain Higher Education Act (HEA) programs within ED and put it towards supporting equity-focused work. of funding from some HEA programs for the purpose of conducting evaluations, data collection, and analysis of HEA programs. Secretary of Education authority to set aside up to 0.5%

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IHEP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We welcomed new colleagues, celebrated a long-time equity champion , and commemorated 30 years of advancing equitable college access and success. In 2023 we partnered with many of you, conducted compelling research, engaged in meaningful advocacy, and led purposeful field engagement.

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IHEP

APRIL 23, 2024

The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college. The program supports students who stopped out of postsecondary education to return and complete a degree.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2023

It also includes evidence-based recommendations for law school leadership and policymakers. Results presented herein underscore the importance of taking supportive policies, practices, and programs to scale by institutionalizing them for the benefit of all, or at least many.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

As Florida’s representative, he helps provide data and recommendations to policymakers across 16 Southern states. As the Chicago-based college aims to expand its graduate education and deepen its impact globally on creating equity-minded leaders, no better person came to bind for the Board of Trustees.

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IHEP

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

We are committed to strengthening the availability, quality, and usability of data so students, policymakers and institutions can access the data needed to make informed, evidence-based decisions. A college credential is the best path to long-term career success and a financially secure, fulfilling life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 18, 2023

Dr. Chad Topaz In a bid to mitigate this crisis, the university's decision-makers have unveiled plans for deep academic program cuts. Notably, the endangered programs encompass graduate tracks in the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences and, alarmingly, the comprehensive Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

TMCF is an expert force in educational equity, making higher education more accessible and creating opportunities for generations of students systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are safe spaces for personal development. Dr. Harry L. They still do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

In an effort to reverse this tide, scholars at San Diego State University’s Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) have created a series of recommendations for state and institutional policy dedicated to the enrollment, retention, and success of minoritized men. This can make school seem like a less attractive choice.

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IHEP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college. The program supports students who stopped out of postsecondary education to return and complete a degree.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Over the past two decades, promise programs, in which recent high school graduates are offered free tuition to attend local colleges and universities, have become popular tools to bridge equity gaps in higher ed, with over 300 programs active in over 40 states. The study found that KPromise has many benefits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fueled by his interest in economic justice, Mark applied and was awarded an opportunity to study in Venezuela in 2009 as part of a global exchange program that connects students directly with activists and policymakers working on critical issues. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 2, 2022

As part of the analysis, researchers examined faculty diversity relative to student diversity, as well as hiring equity, tenure equity and changes in faculty representation over time for Black and Latino faculty members at 543 public, four-year institutions. Nearly 80 percent failed on Latino faculty diversity.

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University Business

JANUARY 24, 2023

“State higher education leaders advance economic and workforce development objectives by collaborating with employers to identify needs and developing programs and partnerships aligned to their needs,” the report reads.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Molloy University and a 2020 Emerging Scholar, in his letter nominating Means this year. “My One of the highlights of his academic journey was working with the Elon Academy, a program he helped develop at his alma mater Elon University. “My It’s all a team effort,” Means said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

Fueled by his interest in economic justice, Mark applied and was awarded an opportunity to study in Venezuela in 2009 as part of a global exchange program that connects students directly with activists and policymakers working on critical issues. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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IHEP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college. The program supports students who stopped out of postsecondary education to return and complete a degree.

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IHEP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

S o she decided to first enroll at Ivy Tech Community College, “because it was affordable, and it had the degree program I was looking for,” with the goal of eventually transferring and earning a bachelor’s degree. For every 100 students who enroll in community college, 31 percent transfer to a four-year institution and just 14.6

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Below are just a few examples of these new programs. Going forward, the multidisciplinary college will utilize public health education, research, and practice to eliminate health care disparities in underserved communities and develop a diverse workforce through graduate and undergraduate programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders. The program has helped students become faculty, researchers, and policy makers. LaVar Charleston had a crush on Dr. Sherri Charleston from the moment he met her in ninth grade. She was Claire Huxtable—beauty, brains, and personality,” said LaVar Charleston.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

GAC has shown leadership and success in areas such as the most recent successful outbound mobility Global Skills Opportunity program , in collaboration with ESDC, and the recruitment and retention-focused International Student Program , in collaboration with IRCC. Looking for inspiration abroad is another.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI steps in as a powerful ally, amplifying the educator’s capabilities. It doesn’t replace the teacher but augments their insights, offering a richer tapestry of student understanding from which to draw. For instance, consider the traditional classroom scenario. The feedback loop, though vital, is time-delayed.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

As recent anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) laws targeting higher education take effect, research faculty and those who support their work in affected states — most notably Florida and Texas — are concerned about future funding and opportunities to collaborate with peer institutions on key projects.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI steps in as a powerful ally, amplifying the educator’s capabilities. It doesn’t replace the teacher but augments their insights, offering a richer tapestry of student understanding from which to draw. For instance, consider the traditional classroom scenario. The feedback loop, though vital, is time-delayed.

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IHEP

MAY 11, 2023

Instead of relying on longstanding student support programs or assessing outcomes on an annual basis, more deliberate and timely data review can drive program improvements, and in turn, improve student outcomes. IHEP President Mamie Voight (left) and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Nasser Paydar (right) at the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

But despite all that, Willowbrook Middle School — it has since been renamed Compton Early College High School — stood tall as a beacon of hope, a powerful symbol of what was possible if educators and policymakers made a serious investment in urban education. He was also known for doling out spankings with a big wooden paddle. “I

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University Business

JULY 5, 2023

However, leaders of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) find this a prime opportunity to strengthen career preparation opportunities at HBCUs and a call to action for policymakers and business leaders to nourish its development. Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based non-profit, filed a lawsuit against Harvard on these grounds.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

And with an increasingly high number of professional accrediting bodies now touching and impacting many colleges and universities, now is the time for higher ed leaders to strive to support and understand how accreditation can improve overall to strengthen post-secondary education even more. There’s a lack of transparency.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 13, 2023

There, she led studies and evaluations focused on education and post-high school programs within the United States and across Europe. Courtney, welcome to the program. Other discussion topics include how to access Lumina Foundation’s attainment tool and the Foundation’s three concentrations. Drumm McNaughton Thank you, David.

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IHEP

MARCH 5, 2021

Seven decades after the Civil Rights Era, we continue to wage the same fight for equity. A directive by the Biden administration recognizes the vital role of data and has the potential to move our postsecondary education system forward to make equity a reality— if it is properly implemented. This section is a huge win.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There’s a noticeable trend of students opting for more flexible, career-oriented programs over traditional four-year degrees. In this podcast, we dive into the complexities of higher education enrollment, navigating through its current challenges and uncovering strategies for the tough times ahead.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Six years earlier, Yale had established a Center on Center on Race, indigeneity, and Transnational Migration, to serve as the home of the Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Program and an initiative on Race, Gender, and Globalization. Blog: Higher Ed Gamma.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work requires basic needs work—without it, those efforts will almost certainly fall short. These struggles predate the pandemic. We must ensure that federal data collection continues so that policymakers know what they are dealing with.

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