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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Results are now informing services and support for Latinx students and improving conditions for all students. Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The fact that they are very proactive in letting students know their potential of going to graduate school and being successful is high, and then aligning them with funding, mentors and support to get there is incredibly powerful.” Faculty members must attend four required workshops to be mentors with the program. “To

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Athletics and Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Middle schoolers receive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) curriculum and high school application guidance. “We We look for schools that have an established track team and a robust academic life,” says Finkel. Programming for fourth and fifth graders fosters a love of literature and technology.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Mentorship and Support Programs: Academic Support: Provide academic support services, such as tutoring and counseling, to ensure the success of financial aid recipients.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Assigning a dedicated staff member to assist transfer students with the financial aid process can provide additional support and guidance. Streamlining the transfer application process can significantly reduce the burden of paperwork and administrative tasks. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. During the summer 2023, LBCC case-managed 1,756 Latino direct matriculants from application to registration. “In

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An Open Letter to College-Bound Students and Their Parents

Counselors' Corner

To be sure, the process of starting college, and the application process that accompanies it, can have its moments of anxiety and uncertainty. Applying to college opens students to scrutiny in ways few other events in life do, and the uncertainty that accompanies the college application process can be rife with doubts.