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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. The Village is located near campus and provides wraparound services including case management, counseling and tutoring. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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Dr. Orlando Taylor: A Person to Emulate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wherever we went, Orlando knew how to engage people’s hearts through his own scholarship and research, from my shy niece to the President of a powerful university. Through his commitment to personal counseling and mentoring, he demonstrated that one person can have a greater impact by teaching others so that they go on to do good work.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) opened its current housing facility, Wickiup Hall, in 2016. The students don’t just get the housing, they get individualized counseling, transportation, and other supports that are comprehensive,” says CCC Chancellor Juan Salgado. The building is in proximity to classes and campus resources.

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Scholarship America Announces New Trustee Angel B. Pérez

Scholarship America

Scholarship America , the nation’s leading nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization, is pleased to announce that Dr. Angel B. P é rez, chief executive officer of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), has been elected to its Board of Trustees. About Scholarship America ®.

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20 Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic Students

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Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. Since 2016, Latino graduation rates have increased by 16%, while the rate for all students increased 5%. “We There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.

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Nobody’s Perfect: Helping Students Navigate Achievement and Academic Excellence

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In 2017, the American Psychological Association (APA) published a study that examined data from over 40,000 college students in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom between 1989 and 2016. Academic pressure The competitive nature of college admissions, scholarships, and job placements has intensified recently.