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Students in the program participated in fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) sessions to ensure that all voices of the program were heard to improve program implementation, and student success, and contribute to an equitable educational environment.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping sessions for the 2020\u20132021 cohort of students (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200952) were conducted to assess the strengths and weaknesses in program implementation, especially through the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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