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The report outlines the initiatives and outcomes of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) project aimed at fostering equity and inclusive excellence across multiple campuses. Through campus-based strategies, the project emphasized student success, particularly for underserved communities, by implementing high-impact practices and professional development focused on equity.
Main Takeaways:
- Implementation of High-Impact Practices (HIPs): The project increased student access to HIPs, which are linked to improved outcomes, particularly for minoritized students.
- Professional Development and Faculty Engagement: Faculty members were actively engaged in equity-focused professional development, which helped integrate equity-minded teaching strategies into their curricula.
- Data-Driven Strategies: Institutions leveraged data to identify and address equity gaps, creating targeted interventions to enhance student success.
- Institutional Commitment: Successful initiatives required strong leadership and a commitment to equity at all institutional levels, from administration to faculty.
- Sustainable Change: The report highlights the importance of embedding equity-focused strategies into institutional policies and practices to ensure sustainable change.