Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Community colleges need to build a more dynamic understanding of local labor markets, embed students’ relationships to work and career ambitions into academic support systems, rather than see our institutions as simply a throughway,” said Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of ATD.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 10, 2025

Attending college full-time, participating in campus activities, and consistently using academic support services improves students likelihood of degree completion. No other sources are as robust in this regard. What Completion Challenges Do Working Students and Student Parents Face?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

We need to double what we offer for Pell Grants. Community colleges will be provided with funds to support and finance teaching and learning innovation at our campuses. Provide additional academic support for students to address their reading and writing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

“We’re already seeing certain states and institutions question the legality and fairness of race-based scholarships in the last week,” said Collier, an assistant professor of higher and adult education at the University of Memphis, referring to the University of Missouri system's decision to drop grants specifically for minoritized students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students, 81% of whom are Latino, in overcoming social and economic barriers to higher education. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Annual Fund Drives: Encourage alumni, parents, and community members to contribute to annual fund drives to support financial aid initiatives. Corporate Partnerships: Forge partnerships with corporations to secure additional funding for scholarships and grants.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 11, 2025

During the 1980-1981 academic year, public and private colleges spent $20.7 billion in total on instruction and $13 billion on academic support, student services, and college support services combined, according to data from the National Center for Educational Statistics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Project upGRADS, which is funded by a federal grant, aims to improve access to and success in graduate education. Every participating student receives academic support, tutoring, career introductions, experiential learning opportunities and useful credentials. “We

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By investing time and resources into supporting faculty, higher education institutions can help bridge academic and systemic gaps by: Addressing Academic Gaps: Offering professional development helps faculty become stronger instructors, improves early alert communication, and enhances student outcomes.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6 Do we know?

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Castleton Trio

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you’re like most college students, your financial aid package is a mixture of loans, grants, work study, and scholarships. You’ll have to pay back loans, whereas you won’t have to pay back scholarships and grants. Therefore, you want to apply for as many scholarships and grants you can. – Get Help.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 9, 2024

Academic Support: Additional tutoring and academic support services are often available to help international students succeed in their studies. Counseling and Advising: Dedicated counselors provide guidance on academic planning, college admissions, and personal well-being.

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COE

JULY 9, 2024

The TRIO Student Support Services program at Georgia Southern University played a pivotal role in preparing me for success in the internship and beyond by equipping me with essential academic support, leadership skills, and a strong sense of resilience.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We are grateful for a grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support this work. Inspired by the BSSI, we are also developing a playbook focused on identity-conscious redesign that will equip any institution to drive change for the benefit of a unique student community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

The brief spotlights several successful programs, including Sacramento State University's Black Honors College the nation's first, established in 2024which provides specialized coursework, residential living communities, and dedicated academic support services.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From TRIO to Leadership: How Support and Mentorship Shaped My Career September 30, 2024 by Juan Lopez My journey with TRIO was transformative, shaping both my educational and professional path. TRIO offered crucial academic support, mentorship, and resources that helped me navigate the complexities of higher education.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We are grateful for a grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support this work. Listening Lab for Campus Transformation In 2022, the UIA launched a new project to design, implement, and scale an adaptable but systematic approach to elevating and listening to the student voice.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

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Purdue University Global

JANUARY 21, 2022

Granted, you may not win a championship basketball game or be drafted into the NBA, but a positive, can-do attitude and mindset can definitely help improve your GPA! .”; think instead, “Okay, I can do this. This shot will go in!” References. 2016, April 4).

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

In 2023, we focused intensively on these four scale projects: Academic Recovery : Providing financial and academic support for students retaking high-priority courses in which they were previously unsuccessful. Our Current Scale Projects Collaborative scale projects are what make the UIA an effective force for change.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It was during this critical time that the Student Supportive Services programs played a pivotal role in my academic journey. The Student Supportive Services programs provided me with essential tutors in physics and calculus, subjects I desperately needed help with.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But we see a lot of programs also that are starting early, as early as in middle school or in ninth grade, to provide additional support to students to help them even before they're thinking about where to apply to college to build the skills necessary to be strong applicants. JW: Yeah, absolutely. I think that's right.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Through his visionary efforts, the program has significantly enhanced the academic support provided to students, ensuring their success and persistence in higher education. Additionally, Dr. Brown’s commitment to supporting veterans led him to endow a scholarship for Veterans at Eastern Washington University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

Compton College President Dr. Keith Curry is calling on California's top state leaders to include funding for a Black-Serving Institutions grant program in the state budget after legislation establishing the program stalled in the legislature due to fiscal constraints.

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

In addition to its proven effectiveness, TRIO is essential in rural communities and under-resourced schools that often lack the infrastructure to support students from historically marginalized backgrounds. TRIO bridges that gapproviding personalized advising, mentorship, academic support, and a clear pathway to college completion.

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COE

JUNE 11, 2025

One of us is a Latina Pell Grant recipient who has spent the past two years visiting more than 80 colleges and universities across the country, speaking directly with first-generation and low-income students. The impact would be immediate and devasting to a generation of promising young people.

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