Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As a tenured full professor of political science, a former director of graduate studies and admissions, dean, and now vice president for diversity, I view the crisis of Black faculty and staff retention in the Academy as a quiet earthquake — slowly moving beneath the ground, embodying the terrors that make academic life untenable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

The data deck also highlights concerning patterns in student retention. These statistics underscore the ongoing challenges in creating truly inclusive pathways to the legal profession," noted Dr. Tiffane Cochran, Vice President of Research at AccessLex Institute.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Success Coaching, Services and Scholarships Part women’s center, part student success center, the Women’s Success Center at UVU served approximately 900 students of all genders last fall, through a combination of services and offerings: Success coaching, which connects students with existing resources and support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Across higher education, the desire for diversity among student populations is usually the responsibility of recruitment efforts but falls short in retention strategies. One of the most common mistakes that institutions make in their efforts to retain students is an overemphasis on tuition scholarships.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The latest book to suggest how college faculty might draw upon the science of learning to strengthen their teaching and make their classes more inclusive, equitable, effective, and student-centered is Cathy N.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 19, 2024

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

Foundations continue to focus on awarding scholarships to students who navigate and matriculate in college with ease. There are a variety of other indicators that prevent non-traditional students with successful retention. Colleges need to review academic schedules for barriers with retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students. Lim, hosted a campus celebration of the school’s HSI designation.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In addition to this project, the college recently hosted its third annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference, entitled “Leading Inclusively: Transformative Change Across the Globe.”. Strategic Plans + Climate Survey = Inclusive Excellence — Ball State University. AmeriCorps Tutors for Youth — Arkansas State University.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 22, 2022

She also recommends that programs actively work to involve faculty, staff, and alumni to support an inclusive culture, establish a holistic admissions process that mitigates bias , and help students find resources such as scholarships for graduate school. The study is expected to be published this year.

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 7, 2023

.” The pledge includes various steps that institutions can take to create and sustain a climate of inclusion, belonging, and respect for students and society, such as: Removing racially biased entrance exams and considering every aspect of an applicant’s background, achievements, and potential.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Hawkins Jr. Hawkins, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

As we delve into these disparities, it becomes clear that targeted interventions and policy changes are essential to bridge this gap and foster a more inclusive educational environment. Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The report is directed towards the new Government and identifies the key policy changes needed to boost access, retention and attainment success of care experienced and estranged students. Currently, the Unite Foundation scholarship is the only intervention for these students with OfS Tier 2 evidence of impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

With the goal of infusing scholarship into practice, thousands of student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the nation gathered in Boston to strategize about the future of the profession. My first NASPA conference was focused on the lack of current research on minority student retention. It was accepted.”

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Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

Students are also competitive for Goldwater, Watson, and Marshall scholarships, reflecting the quality of preparation. Although Davidson has invested in scholarships, outreach programs, and DEI initiatives, progress has been gradual.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Institutions wary of the battle to unwind the work of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging would do well to invest in leaders whose work epitomizes its core values. Prop 209 has slowed our efforts to establish truly fair, equitable, and inclusive campus spaces. Our newer faculty ranks are at their most diverse in UC history.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For instance, partnerships with local community organizations can provide leadership development, internships, and scholarships tailored to Latine learners, while fostering a connection to space and place and bolstering a learner’s sense of belonging. This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The inaugural Insight Into Diversity Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award recognizes academic libraries who are advancing programs and initiatives that support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in areas such as research, accessibility, community outreach, technology, exhibitions, and collections.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

TILT has cited several studies on its website that point to increased retention and completion rates for students as a result of increased transparency around academic work. Her primary research interests revolve around the scholarship of teaching and learning in online contexts in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While many of the immediate concerns in postsecondary education arenas are centered on admissions policies and scholarship support, the potential damage of eliminating affirmative action extends to employees across higher education and beyond. Evidence suggests that many minoritized students already perceive campus environments as racist.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

As indicated by several key metrics, over the past decade underrepresented minority (URM) students have made considerable progress in retention, graduation, and persistence rates. Working with our campuses, we’ve put in place high standards to raise their overall retention rates, overall graduation rates and overall attainment rates.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). think tank. says Patton Davis. Both Burt and Patton Davis agree that most U.S.

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University Business

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When STEM disciplines integrate the humanities and arts , learning outcomes include critical thinking, resilience, self-efficacy and other valuable traits, such as “recruitment, learning and retention of women and underrepresented minorities.” More from UB: Had enough with the status quo?

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Today's Learner

MAY 30, 2024

We are guided by our Four Quality Learning Principles—intentionality, inclusivity, authenticity and personalization—which allow us to focus on the pedagogical quality of our materials and keep our learner at the center of our efforts. Individuals are depicted to showcase the more inclusive framing than is typical for this type of learning.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

College of Science Mentoring and Inclusion Collaborative (COSMIC) Clemson University College of Science In COSMIC, enrolled students from eight affinity groups gain a keen sense of belongingness. It also helps them attain research-related internships and employment.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

During the past 50 years, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, formerly the Affirmative Action Register (AAR), has reported on the abundance of programs, policies, best practices, and other efforts implemented to advance DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education and beyond.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

GBC has an endowed scholarship fund from the Goizueta Foundation, and utilizing this fund, GBC began pursuing Hispanic students in the region. This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging.

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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

MARCH 19, 2024

I am concerned about what’s happening with local school boards, policies, this misnomer that we don’t have to be worried about diversity, equity, and inclusion and we can be a ‘color blind society,’ that it’s what we should be—which is not true,” said Tchen. The progress is tangible.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

TILT has cited several studies on its website that point to increased retention and completion rates for students as a result of increased transparency around academic work. Her primary research interests revolve around the scholarship of teaching and learning in online contexts in higher education.

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University Business

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award recognizes universities with an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—especially those that have made DEI part of the holistic fabric of their campus. Winning is nice, for sure. Think of areas where we can expand our view of holistic DEI.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 27, 2025

By implementing predictive analytics and student success initiatives, such as proactive advising, they have boosted retention and graduation rates, especially among underserved populations. Students from underrepresented groups often experience gaps in access, retention, and graduation rates compared to their peers.

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Insight Into Diversity

MAY 28, 2024

Academic leaders need to ensure visibility of their LGBTQIA+ inclusion efforts all year long. Policies Enact and enforce policies and practices that protect LGBTQIA+ individuals such as inclusive non-discrimination policies, chosen name, and pronoun policies. True belonging and inclusion result from continued, visible action.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. We also provide scholarships if they do get into UCLA or UC,” says Alexander. The California legislature put some caveats. She asked many questions, which he gladly answered.

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