Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

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Active Minds

JUNE 22, 2023

Welcome to our summer 2023 interns! Our interns are involved in every facet of our work, from our communications and social media to Active Minds’ daily operations, to our mental health programming and community-building. Chi Akano (Communications) 1. Where are you from? I am from Baltimore City, MD. I move constantly.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2023

From November 9th to the 12th, Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will host the 2023 Association for Black Culture Centers (ABCC) Conference. We must demand that institutions respond more effectively to the interests and needs of Black students and of first-generation students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

“By codifying the program, it gives institutions something to look forward to annually as a source that they may be able to tap, assuming they qualify, for much needed resources,” said Kelly Leon, vice president of communications and government relations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These plans were subsequently executed when Acebo took the helm as interim president of the university in January 2023. In total, 43 undergrad programs, 28 graduate programs, one doctoral program, 22 minor programs, and eight certificate programs were sunset, according to NJCU Chief Communications Officer Ira Thor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Communication Studies, Manhattanville College Mentors:  Dr. Linda Perkins, Claremont Graduate University; Dr. Anita Tijerina Revilla, Cal State LA; Dr. Daniel Solórzano, UCLA; Dr. Maricela Becerra García, CSU Channel Islands; Dr. “I am a higher ed scholar, that’s where my academic upbringing is,” Gonzalez told Diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In March 2023, UF will host the National Council for Black Studies conference. In terms of visual communication, students prepare a PowerPoint presentation with graphs and data. As a first-generation college student, Canton didn’t know about doctorates or writing a dissertation, but a professor provided guidance.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 ii 5.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

Disproportionately, these were students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. We found that our first-year, first-generation students, Pell-eligible students had less favorable experiences with online learning. Texting is the most democratizing form of communication.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2023

Being on the Other End of Advocacy: 2023 Wolanin Intern Cristalina Ramirez Reflects on Capitol Hill Experience August 21, 2023 Thomas R. For three months, Cristalina Ramirez called Capitol Hill her home as she worked as the 2023 Thomas R. Wolanin intern, Cristalina Ramirez on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. The paid Thomas R.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 ii 5.

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COE

MARCH 1, 2023

As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration March 1, 2023 — by Terrance L. Share how you plan to celebrate your graduating students in the class of 2023 with COE and email Terrance Hamm , Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing, at terrance.hamm@coenet.org.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy. Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications.

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EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

This view is particularly prevalent among first-generation and lower-income students. I’m not mentally ready for college” was a concern expressed by 28 percent of first-generation students versus 20 percent of non-first-generation students.

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EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Communication Preferences Seventy-five percent of parents want their student’s school to communicate with them directly during the college search process. You should initiate communication and involvement at this stage, offering non-monetary engagement opportunities to begin to foster a lasting relationship.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformative program empowers first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school juniors and seniors in California, Oregon, and Washington through project-based learning, structured mentorship, and professional skills workshops.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. The first generation exposed to technology from an early age, Gen Z is comprised of “digital natives.”

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Fortunately, we now have some hard data to turn to, thanks to the latest edition of EAB’s Student Communication Preferences Survey. In 2023, only 40% of students had started researching by that point. But are these anecdotal observations or a real trend?

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Communicate the Vision To ensure everyone on campus understood and embraced the vision, UWM communicated it extensively through various channels. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He worked two jobs while attending high school and was studying political science and communications at the University of Nevada , Reno when his father was shot and killed. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

February 21, 2023. Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. How do you interact with these folks and who reaches out to whom and how and what's working and not working in that communication? Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy. Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Sixty percent of students now define a "safe" campus as one that includes "freedom to express my thoughts and values without harassment"—an increase of more than 8 percentage points from 2024 data, likely reflecting campus protests related to Palestine in 2023 and 2024.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student. A first-generation college graduate, she earned her B.A. My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She quickly recognized that certain hierarchical modes of operation don't work very well in a pandemic: "We had to bring together teams with different expertise, make decisions in real time, translate those decisions into actions, and then be able to communicate broadly about what we were doing. We do that every day at universities.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 9, 2024

Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce.

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

August 29, 2023. EAB · Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? So, this disconnected-ness that comes from I communicate with you from a distance, I don't communicate with you so much in face-to-face relationships. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

May 23, 2023. EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Center for Community College Student Engagement Executive Director Dr. And he says, college is kind of hard, but he's gonna stick through it. One month later after that, in that same first semester, James, his tone has changed, even the way he communicates.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients June 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced today its selection of 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award recipients. ” The 2023 National TRIO Achiever honorees are: James T.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

August 8, 2023. A current Michigan student joins the discussion toward the end to share his journey as an aspiring first-generation college student and the impact that the fly-in weekend had on him. Podcast How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program Episode 161. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430. The findings are expected to influence discussions around policy reform and institutional practices that better support underrepresented students navigating the complexities of higher education. this summer.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate.

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