Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. He cares for success, not just for students, I think he cares for the success of his employees."

Community college 278

Community college First generation Placement Mathematics 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it.

Student success 338

Student success Grant Success Students 338

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2025

Many are first-generation college students, working adults, transfer students, or military-affiliated learners seeking to advance their careers in STEM fields. The expansion comes as Oregon Tech serves a student body that reflects many of the demographic trends reshaping higher education nationwide.

Students 168

Students Online learning Higher education Curriculum 168

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An example of where even completing a FAFSA—a requirement of North Star Promise—can clash with Native American culture is provided by Tiffany Gusbeth, vice president of student success services of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund). Of them, 2,718 were first-generation college students.

Higher education 278

Higher education Education FAFSA Grant 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Some measures of academic success also declined for law students of color in 2023. AccessLex found that in 2023, the proportion of law degrees awarded to students of color was the highest recorded — 31% of degree recipients were non-white. law students and applicants. But we know that's just not the case.” more current-year U.S.

Application 298

Application First generation Access Accessibility 298

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When the fall 2023 term begins, close to 20% of community college students will also be high school students who are dually enrolled. The findings from the DESSE pilot also reveal that there may be an opportunity for colleges to provide guidance and information to students that could help better set them up for the success they seek.

Students 325

Students Academic advisor First generation Community college 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

"Welcome Jags" sign from Fall 2023 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. From TAMUSA Photo Archives, "Jaguar March", Aug 2023. Ochoa said that 80% of TAMUSA’s transfer students come to them from Alamo Colleges, and 70% of TAMUSA students are first-generation.

Mathematics 262

Mathematics Financial aid Higher education First generation 262

COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says. Sergeev emigrated to the U.S.

First generation 80

First generation Mental health Students Leadership 80

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2023

They stood for the successful culmination of multiple generations of student advocacy. 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. In both instances, these centers were more than just one more campus building.

Administration 338

Administration Administration Higher education First generation 338

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Through carefully targeted programs and partnerships that remove barriers to educational access and success, these leaders hope their latest numbers portend future growth. The mission was a success. The program reached first-time college goers as well, and 56% of the 2022 promise cohort identify as first-generation.

Community college 279

Community college Mental health Retention Students 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They have created special programs for students who are under-served, at risk, first generation, Black males, women, migrants, and prisoners. Homeless students Homeless youth face many barriers to academic success and degree completion in the post-secondary environment.

Mental health 274

Mental health Community college Leadership First generation 274

COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey The Walter O. At the Council for Opportunity in Education’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., three TRIO professionals received the Walter O. Mason Award.

First generation 98

First generation Leadership Mental health Equity 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Dr. Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans. What does that look and feel like?” Students – you are not alone.

Equity 278

Equity Inclusion Leadership Leadership development 278

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 June 2023, the school formed a partnership with Hudson County Community College for HCCC|NJCU CONNECT , a dual-admission initiative that leads to degree pathways.

University 238

University Faculty First generation Administration 238

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In April 2023, Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, passed a significant threshold. Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states.

Advising 321

Advising Grant Faculty Higher education 321

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

The 2023-24 school year saw 12 pilot initiatives implemented, Oviedo says. Tying eligibility to participation in its TRIO College Success Program, the scholarship program gives each recipient – a first-generation student – $3,000 a year, renewable for up to two years.

Community college 325

Community college Scholarship Grant Advising 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

I became interested in the topic because of my own experiences, primarily being a first-generation college student, being a student who received a maximum Pell Grant, and identifying as a gay Black student. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., My interests in higher education are focused on access,” Means said. “I

Mentoring 214

Mentoring Scholarship First generation Higher education 214

COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference September 11, 2023 — by Maura Casey Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote at COE’s 2023 Annual Conference addressed America’s caste system, emphasizing collective responsibility for change and historical parallels.

Leadership 97

Leadership First generation Mental health Curriculum 97

Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re proud to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Dr. Irving Fradkin Legacy Awards: Burlington-Edison Alumni Foundation Dollars for Scholars , Washington: $15,000 Student Support Award, to initiate or expand support beyond scholarships.

Scholarship 86

Scholarship Mentoring Higher education FAFSA 86

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer.

First generation 111

First generation Nontraditional student Leadership Low income student 111

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.

Grant 176

Grant Student affairs Success First generation 176

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 28, 2023

After 18 years of dedication to our organization, Team IHEP is bidding a bittersweet farewell to a true champion of college access, student success and educational equity. Her determination to advance college access and success for first-generation, students of color, and students from low-income communities is an inspiration.

Equity 130

Equity Leadership First generation Student success 130

COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

Higher education 131

Higher education Education First generation Leadership 131

COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas August 14, 2023 — by Holly Hexter, Neve Dole B Ashley Thomas spearheaded a strategic collaboration bridging TRIO Programs with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Literacy 98

Literacy First generation Students Leadership 98

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.

Grant 98

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation 98

Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 19, 2023

Support Close the Gap By Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap is gearing up for the 2023 Summer Fellowship Program, and we are excited to welcome 36 students and 36 mentors! What is needed to run a successful program? Check out this article to learn more. What else is needed? Donations can be made at [link].

Mental health 52

Mental health Low income student Mentoring Scholarship 52

The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Student success Success Leadership 52

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.

Grant 130

Grant Student affairs Success First generation 130

COE

APRIL 17, 2024

From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success April 17, 2024 I was born in Boston but grew up in Port-au-Prince, where I spent the first fifteen years of my life. When I left Haiti, I pledged to my family that I would serve those who need it the most upon receiving my share of the American dream.

Success 52

Success First generation Therapist Teaching 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

Leadership 52

Leadership First generation Mental health Mentoring 52

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Beyond first-generation college students and low-income student-specific issues, the students tackled other polarizing topics through a mock congress, from book bans and religion in school to social media and climate change. .” 

Leadership 52

Leadership Low income student Students First generation 52

COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower January 7, 2024 — by Terrance L. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

Success 52

Success First generation Leadership FAFSA 52

The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

The panel explored what's possible with the technology and shared success stories. The panel explored what's possible with the technology and shared success stories. Disproportionately, these were students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds.

Communication 129

Communication Humanities Teaching First generation 129

COE

MARCH 1, 2023

As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration March 1, 2023 — by Terrance L. A source of encouragement for future success Acknowledging the accomplishments of your TRIO students graduating from high school can inspire them to set new goals and work towards achieving them.

Therapist 105

Therapist Faculty First generation Mentoring 105

COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. the President of the Republic of Palau , and his wife, First Lady Valerie Ngereblungt Remengesau Whipps. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. At its annual conference in Washington, D.C.,

Education 52

Education Leadership First generation Mental health 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

My TRIO advisor equipped me with academic resources essential for my classroom success and persistence to graduation. I always knew I wanted to work in education, but witnessing TRIOs impact on my life inspired me to pursue a career in higher education access and success. This conversation changed my career path entirely.

Higher education 52

Higher education Education First generation Therapist 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 Click (..)

Leadership 52

Leadership First generation Therapist Equity 52