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Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

education or universities, specifically. However, there is a network of tribally run colleges and universities that are the ongoing extension of those sovereignties as well as key vehicles for continuing to liberate the sovereign potential. These priorities often are not the focus in U.S. There are 37 TCUs within the U.S.

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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

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Recently, it has become apparent that higher education must give increased attention to skill development and educational attainment. will require postsecondary education or training, and 42% will require a bachelor’s degree. Dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll in college courses and earn credits.

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The Equity Imperative ?of the Place-Bound Student

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She possesses an associate degree earned in her early 20’s from her local community college. When seeking increased social and economic mobility through higher education, many place-bound individuals encounter limited or no realistic options for affordable, quality postsecondary education programs. Lawrence A.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education. Most of the enrollment that has been recovered at community colleges is through an uptick in dual enrollment.

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Honoring a Father's Diversity Legacy in Higher Ed

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brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. De los Santos, a posthumous recipient of a 2023 Diverse Champions Award, is remembered by colleagues as a great friend, an outstanding mind, and a determined educator who placed access and equity at the center of his work. Alfredo de los Santos Jr. Richardson Jr.,

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Leveraging Partnerships to Support Local Workforce Needs

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Twenty-four years later, stakeholders are still seeing evidence of community colleges expanding their role in school reform, especially in the State of Missouri. Brian Noller The Show-Me State has a Career and Technical Education (CTE) delivery system consisting of 518 local education agencies.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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Steven Gonzales Community colleges have a reputation for being leaders in workforce training. With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees. In 2021, Arizona community colleges received approval to offer baccalaureate degrees.