University Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Prior to that, she was vice provost at Utah State University. Foley will be replaced by Provost Jerry Balentine following his last day on June 30. The Illinois Commitment, a free tuition program that began in 2019, contributed to the university’s new enrollment record this past fall. Katricia Pierson – Crowder College (Mo.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies (ELPS) and coordinator of the college student personnel program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she is working to achieve that goal with her scholarship and her administrative responsibilities. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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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

MAY 10, 2023

Dr. Teik Lim “My family did not have much money, but with the help of a generous undergraduate scholarship from Michigan Tech, I was able to support myself through college and become the first member of my family to earn a college degree,” said Lim. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

The Breen Center for Career and Professional Development and the office of the provost organized the event, creating a day off in the academic calendar for this inaugural expo. Faculty wanted to support student retention and provide greater academic support through a day of just academic advising in the spring semester.

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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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University Business

JULY 28, 2023

At Wednesday’s National Summit on Equal Opportunity hosted by the Department of Education, presidents, chancellors, provosts, CEOs and secretaries from across the nation heeded Department Secretary Miguel Cardona’s advice to turn this “low point” in higher education into a “turning point.”

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University Business

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’re now looking at greater services to help build such pipelines and serve our talented and under-resourced students so they truly thrive at college—with scholarships and fellowships, internships, and mentorship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

At the time she was offered the position, she was the provost of Wagner College in New York City, which caused the hiring committee to ask how a New Yorker would adapt to Southern California. This includes creating new means for retention. She informed them that, in fact, she grew up about five miles from La Verne’s main campus.

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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. In addition to directing the AAP, Alexander is associate vice provost for student diversity. We also provide scholarships if they do get into UCLA or UC,” says Alexander.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Our BSDT students are meeting expected outcomes in retention, graduation and learning, including outcomes related to their performance in Clark liberal studies courses. With the integration of the BSDT, Clark is positioned to empower scholarship, pedagogy and innovation related to creative arts, media, design and technology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

My response included a statement that if offered the job, I would be willing to get into a dunk tank, sell tickets for student scholarships, and challenge my colleagues to join me in the activity. Recently, I was a finalist for a job opportunity and was asked “how do you plan on [re]engaging the college community”?

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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. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

From December 2016 to July 2022, when she left to begin her new position, she served as associate provost for undergraduate retention and dean of undergraduate studies. Those New York residents who make it receive full-tuition scholarships or tuition waivers (for individuals from out of state).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Dr. Doris Espiritu EPW was created by Dr. Doris Espiritu, Senior Advisor to the Provost, dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering & Computer Science, City Colleges of Chicago. There is a dual admission program with the Armour College of Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), which provides scholarships.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 25, 2025

Blake Naughton, UAGCs vice provost for academic affairs, teaching, and learning for online initiatives said in an emailed statement that accreditors, government agencies, and other external reviewers recognize UAGCs commitment to the quality of its degree programs. The University of Arizonas graduation rate stands between 60% to 70%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

“Related to student success, CEED has a robust center that includes tutoring, mentoring, and advocacy for students to ensure they are on the path to achievement and graduation,” adds Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, associate vice provost for College Access. Sanders has worked with CEED in various capacities throughout her 22 years at Virginia Tech.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Importance of data-driven decision making in higher education Data-driven decision-making in higher education holds significant importance as it enables institutions to: Identifying at-risk students and enhancing retention. Efficient allocation of budgets and staff. Improving course offerings and design. Ensuring adherence to standards.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In fact, in our recent survey of presidents, provosts, and VPEMs, respondents identified “setting enrollment goals” as their top operational challenge for grad teams in the last three years. You’ll also need to consider discounts, such as scholarships and grants. Setting grad enrollment goals comes with its own set of challenges.

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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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Higher Ed Marketing Lab

JULY 30, 2021

So, I start off with maybe telling some vignettes about what our admitted students are like, a few explanations about what it’s like to go through our financial aid and scholarshipping program, some recent graduates. “Don’t tell the provost I said that.” ” Right?

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Fritch – University of West Alabama Todd Fritch will be leaving his post as provost at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota following his appointment as president at the University of West Alabama. Kristi Kirk – Concordia University Texas Another provost is getting the green light to head an institution.

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University Business

JANUARY 24, 2025

Ian Baucom, Middlebury College Ian Baucom, the current provost and executive vice president of the University of Virginia, has been selected to lead Middlebury College beginning July. The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising.

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