Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5 An independent assessment of the UCEM program found large, positive impacts on student outcomes, including much higher retention and graduation rates of participating Sloan Scholars than are observed nationally for underrepresented students.

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idfive agency

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The key to retention is community and engagement. Improved Onboarding and Support: Strengthening support services from application to graduation to ensure student success and retention. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Ensuring the institution’s website ranks highly in relevant online searches. Don’t make them work for it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Black student enrollment, for example, went up 2.3% in Hispanic enrollment. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

But PSU’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) cultural groups helped him become acquainted with research, and, in 2018, he received an internship with the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). It was very isolating, a culture shock for sure,” says Delgado.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Espiritu says EPW creates a sense of belonging in the engineering program and in the profession.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Throughout 2022, Ball State University has made significant progress on its five-year Inclusive Excellence Plan, which aims to advance broad DEI goals across the university, including campus culture, policies and infrastructure, and recruitment and retention. Grant Supports Inclusive Teaching, Student Retention — Colorado School of Mines.

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UW Presidential Blog

MAY 17, 2023

As a first-generation college graduate, Tricia knows first-hand how transformative higher education can be, and she is passionate about promoting equity and access to higher education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This gap widens at an institution like Trine University, where many students graduate with degrees in high-paying fields such as healthcare and engineering and many of our graduates earn above the national average in their field. But for those students who complete their degree, the return is well worth the investment.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Indeed, UC serves a high percentage of first-generation and low-income students who have some of the highest retention and graduation rates in the country. Our work is grounded in scholarship, the importance of building and expanding partnerships, and a deep understanding of institutional priorities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The report, titled “Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics,” was the culmination of a monthslong survey of Black ECAs by the Higher Education Policy Institute, a U.K. think tank. Both Burt and Patton Davis agree that most U.S.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For instance, highlight scholarship opportunities for academically strong students. Recruitment Strategy 5: Offer Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial considerations often play a significant role in students' decision-making. Develop a robust financial aid program and offer scholarships to attract and retain top talent.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

For example, a student interested in engineering should receive content highlighting your institution’s engineering programs, faculty achievements, and relevant campus events. Higher Retention and Satisfaction: Personalization goes beyond enrollment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Middle schoolers receive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) curriculum and high school application guidance. “We Hilliard says that athletic scholarships in artistic gymnastics tend to go to elite gymnasts who’ve competed at the highest level. You can use those strategies anywhere.” years at St. Both graduated. “I

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But tradition shouldn’t lead to stagnation — especially as the value of higher education is increasingly scrutinized and online search engines offer more insight into competitive programs than ever before. This means tuition costs, but also available financial aid, scholarships, and potential earnings after graduation.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the digital world, search engine optimization (SEO) plays a similar role. What are the funding/scholarship options? Contact our team to learn more about how we can transform your institution’s student journey through tech-enabled marketing, enrollment, and retention services. When are the application and enrollment deadlines?

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Search Engines The rise of stealth shopping means that it’s more important than ever that your university webpage appears on search engines. Ensure information about tuition, fees, financial aid, and scholarships is readily available across your website. Your website provides an important first impression.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 5, 2024

Using digital marketing tactics such as search engine optimization (SEO) , social media, and content marketing can efficiently reach a wide and diverse audience. Ensuring that students feel valued and part of the community from the outset can significantly enhance their overall experience and contribute to higher retention rates.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Remember to use search engine optimization tailored to each respective platform. Adapting to Changing Student Behaviors and Expectations An effective student retention strategy requires understanding and responding to student preferences.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 20, 2023

Retention and graduation rates exceed national and Drexel University standards. About 20 students participate each summer, with each receiving a full scholarship covering program, housing, and meal costs. Campus internships, networking field trips, conference scholarships, and health and wellness opportunities are also offered.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We did well improving retention, diversity, and outcomes, moving up in ranks, all these sorts of things, but I want to do this at a scale that could only be done in a place like Arizona State University.’ When I was at Oxford on the Rhodes Scholarship, I had a guy named Colonel Mark Hyatt, an F-111 squadron commander of the nearby base.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

In addition to tragic events such as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and positive attention from high profile alumni like Vice President Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University, Granville said first-time students have become increasingly aware that HBCUs are the top producers of Black doctors, engineers, and other professions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs. Chapter 3: Ford, D.Y.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Department of Education that allows us to look at, if you study engineering or social work or psychology at a specific institution, what’s the ROI you’re getting, looking at your cost relative to the earnings boost you’re obtaining? We have data from the U.S.

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The PIE News

JULY 6, 2023

Across the four countries analysed in the report, employer demand was similar in 2022, with engineering, computer science, nursing and business graduates highly sought after. The research draws on Lightcast’s labour market insights and Studyportals’ global view of study demand.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Berger-Sweeney raised over $600,000 to create a new scholarship fund at the turn of the college’s 200th anniversary. It has also experienced new highs in retention rates and six-year graduation rates. She also helped increase undergraduate financial aid by 50% in an attempt to enrich Troy’s socioeconomic diversity.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

He recently led a project to develop a data-driven metric for identifying rural-serving institutions (RSIs), and he has been invited to speak by a number of organizations, including the American Association of State Colleges & Universities, National Scholarship Providers Association, and the Oregon Community College Association.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

[link] Given the abysmal underrepresentation of Black and other minoritized students in gifted and talented programs, there is a need to help them to be more effective with recruitment and retention. link] Black males continue to be underrepresented in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why would faculty who were disciplinary specialists trained at elite graduate schools and well published in their fields forsake scholarship? This is an institution that values scholarship, the liberal arts, a physical campus and the teacher-scholar. That’s certainly not a role or responsibility that the MIT profs would embrace.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 19, 2023

Hobbs used a $5 billion budget surplus to propose significant funding increases for the state’s higher education institutions, including $80 million for scholarships to low-income and DACA students in the state.

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