Virtue, Emily

wcu

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From acceptance to enrollment: An approach to enrolling Black/African-American students at a rural PWI 2024 71 In the competitive landscape of higher education, institutions grapple with the challenge of fostering racial diversity and a sense of belonging among students, particularly at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). This disquisition presents a com...
Enhancing mental health and self-care through student mindfulness training: The case of the University of North Carolina School of Law 2024 72 Educational organizations are being impacted by the growing need for sustained student mental wellness support. Student populations are increasingly diverse and bring varied life experiences, challenges outside of the classroom, and additional stress...
Increasing first-generation students' access to high-impact practices 2023 315 The lack of first-generation student (FGS) involvement in high-impact practices (HIPs) is critical in addressing college students' social mobility and economic equity in the 21st century. Participation in HIPs can lead to academic, personal, and prof...
Using close-to-practice data to empower DEI-serving units at Western Carolina University 2023 333 Western Carolina University (WCU) enrolls students from many different backgrounds and demographic categories. While access to the institution has expanded over the years, equity gaps still exist relative to retention and graduation outcomes for stu...
"They have stories to tell”: a symphony exploring BIPOC belongingness, joy, and struggle through improvement science and culturally relevant practices in the community college 2023 664 Community colleges have a long-standing history of providing higher education to countless individuals who might not otherwise have been offered access. Research demonstrates that faculty members wield an abundance of power in fostering sense of belo...