Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. Santiago and Sarita E. By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

First generation college students are tasked with the tumultuous role of paving their own road. 5. Ye ("Last Call”, 2004) “I ain't play the hand I was dealt, I changed my cards. Many of your peers will not have this mindset, but that can’t deter you from the goal at hand. This road is often one without guidance or support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. I'm a first-generation student. Through and through. Dr. Ruth M. López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Dr. Ruth M. And I'm a product of a lot of outreach work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

We as a faculty, Black faculty and others, have been fighting the administration to address matters of racial justice, and in a very forceful and progressive manner, for the last 20 years or so in different iterations,” said King in an interview with Diverse. Racism came from administrators, colleagues, and even students. Dr. Marcus A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

noted they received unfair treatment from school administrators. There was also a standing committee on LGBTQ student needs that the student affairs office had, which did as much as they could within the confines of the administration,” he says. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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