Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. For faculty members: As educators, you have a profound influence on shaping future leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some of those difficult decisions had to do with cutting employees – faculty and professional staff – and downsizing NJCU’s academic offerings. AFT 1839 represents faculty and professional staff. There was absolutely no respect for the union,” said Calathes, also a member of the faculty senate. Enrollment was going down.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Words of Wisdom for new faculty: Challenges alone dont define you, but rather it is how you respond to challenges that make the difference. I was a first-generation college student, neither of my parents went to college, she says. From the age of five, Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker knew she wanted to be a nurse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Programming and strategies Since the HSI classification was approved, NAU integrated the work into the university’s strategic plan, “NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence.” Hiring practices have been implemented to help attract and retain Hispanic faculty. Most recently, the university has developed its first-generation center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 27, 2024

So, for those powerful stories she heard as a child from her first-generation immigrant grandfather — who entered the U.S. Her upcoming book, John Doe China Man , is set to come out in Fall 2025, this time giving readers a look at the racial laws that were used to police and regulate Chinese Americans and residents already in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 27, 2024

So, for those powerful stories she heard as a child from her first-generation immigrant grandfather — who entered the U.S. Her upcoming book, John Doe China Man , is set to come out in Fall 2025, this time giving readers a look at the racial laws that were used to police and regulate Chinese Americans and residents already in the U.S.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A message from the First-Generation Student Working Group Co-Chairs, Christabelle Dragoo and Angela Rovak. Dear First-Generation Students, Faculty, and Staff –. And now, as Co-Chairs, we are honored to be here to help you reach your goal of becoming a first-generation college graduate ! SAVE THE DATE!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

The aim for active listening to students, staff, faculty, community members, and UofL stakeholders anchors my work in making impactful connections, and my team’s efforts in student coaching and leadership development, cultural programming, and resource-sharing,” says Bennett.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Try to engage minorities in cutting-edge environmental research. He was a first-generation college student as many of them are, and as an undergraduate he explored both environmental science and environmental engineering. Civil and Environmental Engineering, K.N.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Remember, its progress, not perfection. She became the first in her family to attend college, struggling through first-generation woes like the unfamiliarity with FAFSA, scholarships, or even how to pay for her attendance. You win some and you lose some.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Data from fall 2022 show that: Founding UIA institutions have produced over 118,500 additional degrees above baseline projections and are on track to double their 68,000 degree goal by 2025. Over 250,000 higher ed leaders, staff, faculty and advocates watch each episode across our audiences. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Data from fall 2022 show that: Founding UIA institutions have produced over 118,500 additional degrees above baseline projections and are on track to double their 68,000 degree goal by 2025. Over 250,000 higher ed leaders, staff, faculty and advocates watch each episode across our audiences. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

When I heard about it, I said, Well, thats nice, but I had no idea that somebody thought I should become a recipient, says Gates, who is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. John Hope Franklin award, presented by Diverse.

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