Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

organizational leadership, Hood College Career mentors: Dr. Olivia White, Hood College, and Margaret Latimer, Montgomery College Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “One thing that has been incredibly valuable to me has been deep trust in myself. A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Dr. Hongtao Yu Morgan State also has an alumnus mentoring program. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We Access will continue to be our trademark.” with some college and no degree. million of the $15.1

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC. Programming has been developed to meet the needs of men of color, who now comprise about 50% of the students who access the center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

As fate would have it, Bonita Brown's new position meant that she would now officiate the commencement ceremony that includes her husband, making an already celebratory event even more joyous. “We You can almost have access to education anyway you want to.” I couldn’t have scripted that.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Those barriers lead to a lack of access to quality education for our minority students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.” It sponsored a cohort of faculty to participate in an ESCALA program with an eye toward closing the gap in educational access and success for Latinx students. Claflin is starting its program summer 2023.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Renewable Scholarship Award George Washington Community School Dollars for Scholars provides a number of resources to help promote college access and success for the students at George Washington Community High School in Indianapolis.

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Steve Keating

MARCH 21, 2024

This accessibility fosters trust and transparency within the organization. Supporting people development through training, mentoring, and coaching programs demonstrates a commitment to growth and career progression. Social Events and Team Building Activities. Some form of communication weekly is not overdoing it.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Beyond our formal expansion, the University Innovation Lab is broadening access to our knowledge and resources. Supporting well over 500 members with a growing resource library and skill- and knowledge-building events throughout the year, including discussions, workshops, panels, and learning cohorts. of podcasts globally.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S. billion today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. Lack of rigor concerns low challenge, the absence of critical thinking, and less access to advanced courses.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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COE

MARCH 1, 2023

Ronda McLelland, director of Student Support Services at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, hosts a reception for her TRIO graduates and their families immediately before the main ceremony on campus and gives cords out to her seniors for this event each year. “We Will there be guest speakers or special presentations?

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The lack of in-person activities and events made it challenging to form meaningful connections with peers, which is an essential part of the college experience.” While the transition to online classes was initially unfamiliar and required adjustments, it made education more accessible.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

International students in the UK can access numerous scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate courses in many fields of study. Recipients of this scholarship also receive additional benefits like mentoring, internship information, and networking opportunities.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

The journey to reaching one’s goals hinges on access to and awareness of vital student success resources. Whether that be RA checks in the residence halls…as well as peer mentors, that we might have in some of our first-year experience courses and then, the first year experience, staff or faculty leading that particular course.”

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Provide access to training, mentoring, and skill development programs to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Create a fun and engaging workplace through team-building activities and social events. If you think your people “just know” how much they mean to you then frankly you deserve to lose them.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

Providing access to gender-affirming health care Access to gender-affirming health care can be a critical aspect of the mental health and well-being of transgender students. Providing access to counseling services and support groups can help students manage these challenges and find a sense of community and belonging.

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COE

MAY 22, 2024

You can find a list of education staffers and district directors here , both of whom can help to arrange local events with Members. Direct engagement with TRIO students is hugely impactful in preventing Congress from slashing funding. Please don’t hesitate to contact COE Director of Congressional Affairs Owen Toomey with any questions.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hamm The Mississippi Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel hosted its National TRIO Day 2023 event at Jackson State University: the day-long celebration workshops, student competitions, and men’s and women’s basketball games. Givens, director of the Ronald E.

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IEFA

JULY 7, 2023

Access to jobs and internships Building strong networks can help you discover job and internship opportunities you might not find otherwise. Mentors can offer personalized advice and guidance, help you navigate your academic and professional journey more effectively, and open doors to new opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8. Pictured above: In 2022 the First-Gen+ Center and campus partners at George Mason University created events to celebrate, center, and empower their first-generation Patriots.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The much-anticipated conclusion to a three-month intensive, structured mentorship and project-based learning program brings together motivated, first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school students with intentionally paired mentors. This year’s Pitch Day included many firsts for Close the Gap Foundation.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2024

Rick Gatteau, VP for student affairs at Stony Brook University, shares how TimelyCare’s ROI for the school is centered on the 24/7 access to high-quality care provided to students. Being prepared for and responding to traumatic events can reduce risk, save lives, and prevent suicide contagion. Here are some steps you can take: 1.

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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.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents. Armed with her degree, she worked her way up to becoming a senior secretary for IBM Corporation. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson opened her remarks by discussing recent extraordinary events, such as one county in Texas banning her book “Caste,” last year’s overturning of Roe v. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She noted that her former boss, UC Riverside's chancellor Kim Wilcox , is now her peer, adding: "He's a great friend and mentor, but all the way along, I haven't thought about having a boss. And it is that mission of access, opportunity, and forward-looking change that helps us stay focused on our work.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Students were also encouraged to join and engage with peers, staff and faculty via online message boards, hosted on the PeopleGrove platform by the Tri-Mentoring Program (Ryerson’s peer-to-peer mentoring program). Events and activities focused on transition and academics (e.g. What We Did. message boards). What We Observed.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education, in collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, this event celebrated education, STEAM, and the enduring legacy of Jurassic Park. In a world where access to technology is paramount for academic success, this gesture aimed to empower the students on their educational journey.

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Timely MD

JULY 18, 2022

Groups that may be responsible for recruiting new members, designing communications, or planning and implementing events may also consider integrating training content that fosters group cohesion and specific skills that will enable the group to achieve its goals. table rental fees for a large-scale event). food, fuel, breaks to rest).

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Clair Kamp Dush

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Rather, implicit biases are not accessible through introspection.”. Increasing your social resources by participating in mentoring programs, cultivating multiple and diverse mentors , and practicing gratitude. I also now require my students to go to at least a few diversity-related events each year.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our team developed ten virtual events on topics ranging from navigating burnout to defining student success from a student-centered lens. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. We're excited to see the Lab support our member campuses. Diffusion to the Field 1.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Moving into higher education, I had a supervisor and mentor, Mary Hendrix , Vice President of Student Access and Success at Texas A&M University Commerce. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. Doug and his wife, Kate Scharff, live in Bethesda, MD.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Moving into higher education, I had a supervisor and mentor, Mary Hendrix , Vice President of Student Access and Success at Texas A&M University Commerce. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. Doug and his wife, Kate Scharff, live in Bethesda, MD.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Chancellor Reyes stressed the importance of understanding just how much work a top leadership position can be: "The more we provide people access to what this lifestyle is, what this job entails, the more you will be having people that can come in completely knowing this is and wanting to immerse themselves and give themselves to it.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Our team developed ten virtual events on topics ranging from navigating burnout to defining student success from a student-centered lens. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. We're excited to see the Lab support our member campuses. Diffusion to the Field 1.

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