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Bridging Communities and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Roshaunda Breeden Dr. Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began. Determined to address these barriers, she returned to UGA to pursue a doctorate, shifting her focus to policy change.

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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The annual CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey reveals that higher education institutions received a total of $61.50 billion in charitable donations, demonstrating continued donor confidence despite economic fluctuations and increased scrutiny of higher education.

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How to integrate artificial intelligence into career and academic advising

University Business

Unfortunately, many students lack the necessary college advising and resources, making these decisions overwhelming. Today, our higher education system needs to bridge the gap between college and the workforce, ensuring that graduates enter the job market with a clear career path and a good understanding of their options and opportunities.

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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

As an education marketer, ask yourself: how can you create an experience that ensures students feel supported and motivated to stay the course? Automated email campaigns, segmented messaging, and personalized advising can go a long way in making students feel seen and heard.

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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States. As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates.

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Why college advising is more important than ever for President Hurd

University Business

Amid intense scrutiny from policymakers and the broader public on the value of higher education, no role may be more important than the college advisor, says Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd. However, limited staffing and resources have kept students in the dark on the transformative power of postsecondary education.

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The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

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The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). The role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in higher education has undergone significant transformation over recent years (El-Amin, 2022b).