Tag: Student Equity and Inclusion
3 first-year programs that close equity gaps
Colleges can close the achievement gap by addressing students’ academic perseverance and confidence from day one, argues one academic affairs expert.
3 takeaways from our gathering of 900 student success leaders
900+ partners came together for three days of research, workshops, and networking at CONNECTED19. Explore three key themes from the event.
3 things students experiencing homelessness need campus leaders to know
To shed more light onto the barriers students who have experienced homelessness face, EAB hosted a panel of Unconquered Scholars at our recent national student success summit, CONNECTED19, in November. See what these students shared—and learn how you can best support them.
How Arizona Western College made first-gen support networks more visible
Two-thirds of their students are first-gen—and 40% of their staff are, too.
The change 38 colleges made to make campus more inclusive
“Just having the option… makes me feel like I can exist here,” says one student.
What highly rated colleges for LGBTQ students have on campus
I analyzed the methodology of five of the most popular rankings for LGBTQ-friendly colleges to determine what resources, services, and policies the most inclusive colleges have on campus.
2 ways to jumpstart (or improve) your rural outreach efforts
We identified two tactics colleges and universities can use to start or augment their rural student strategy without investing significant resources.
What your transgender students want on campus (other than bathrooms)
‘Being gender inclusive means different things to different people,’ says the study’s lead author.
What 3 retiring college presidents say are their greatest accomplishments
College and university presidents face a range of challenges, like shrinking populations and changing attitudes about academia. How leaders respond to these challenges will shape their institution’s future and their professional legacy. This summer, three college presidents retired after decades-long careers in higher education: Jim Campion of Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC), Karen Haynes of California […]
3 ways to be a better mentor to minority students
The students who stand to benefit the most from mentors are often those who are least likely to have one.
