Academic support Application Literacy 
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Current Fresno State students serve as culturally responsive ambassadors trained to work with students and families, making in-person visits to local high schools, offering guidance on admissions, college knowledge, awareness of degree majors and career pathways, financial literacy and accessing support services on campus once enrolled.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. Project upGRADS addresses academic barriers that could hinder students’ progression to graduate school.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. We have a wonderful program called Pathways, where we do outreach to middle schools, high schools and community colleges, providing application clinics and parent academies,” says Dr. Leroy M.
Castleton Trio
MAY 8, 2020
The college search and application processes were mysterious, and paying for college seemed impossible. Kontessa found a warm welcome at Castleton’s Academic Support Center (ASC). Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 21, 2024
Some of the topics include literacy and math, advising Black male engineering majors, socio-emotional development, leadership, community college experiences, Black male veterans, athletes in P-12 and higher education, and the recruitment and retention of Black males in educator preparation programs.
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