Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Mentoring new generations of leaders is not just an investment in the future — it is a moral and strategic imperative,” she says. “As The organization has implemented a tiered membership structure to make participation more accessible to early-career professionals while recognizing that senior leaders can contribute more substantially.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gavin’s commitment to making the institution more equitable and accessible by expanding its reach into neighboring communities began before he started his role. “I Once students enroll at Delta, Raube’s priority is to ensure that student support services and resources are accessible to them.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Dr. Charles Foust, former superintendent of New Hanover Schools in North Carolina, will also serve as a mentor. It offers a pathway to leadership positions that have historically been difficult to access. Sito Narcisse, former East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent and managing partner of SJ Apple Consulting Group.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

However, being asked to return as a mentor each year since 2018 without being pregnant again has shown me that those tears were much more than a hormone-induced reaction. “As a proud member of the very first ELEVATE cohort in 2015, I had very few expectations. How to achieve tenure and publishing assistance is also on the agenda.

Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students.

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Beyond their research work, scholars will engage in professional development and mentoring throughout the academic year. Each scholar will work with a dedicated faculty mentor at their respective institutions as they pursue their studies and research objectives. Dr. Martino Harmon, MCT Foundation Chair.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. Title: Associate Teaching Professor, Drexel University Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.S.,

Collaboration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

Still, each of us was propelled by early access to academic support programs and the belief that higher education can and should be an engine for justice and transformation. Our research: centering equity and access Our research is firmly rooted in practice. Dr. Corris P.A. That commitment is not limited to the three of us.

First generation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Whether mentoring a young scholar or speaking at a community event, Dr. Moore connects with people in ways that are deeply inspiring and transformative. Moores work has focused on closing opportunity gaps, increasing access to quality education, and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized groups.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr. Alicia Dowd, Pennsylvania State University; Dr. Leslie Gonzales, University of Arizona; Dr. Julie Posselt, Dr. Royel Johnson and Dr. Estela Bensimon, University of Southern California. Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A.,

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Bumphus CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at the end of 2025, capping a remarkable 15-year tenure that helped reshape higher education access nationwide. Bumphus announced he will retire as president and Dr. Walter G. His achievements have been widely recognized, including receiving the ACCT Marie Y.

Community college

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

I would not be here without mentors and allies who saw in me what I didnt always see in myself. Now, I see mentorship as reciprocala process where both mentor and mentee learn and grow. Mentoring women honors those who poured into me, extending their legacy through collective empowerment.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

During her 14-year tenure at Montana State University, Cruzado has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to expanding access and success for underrepresented students. Her appointment comes at a crucial time for public higher education, as institutions nationwide grapple with questions of access, affordability, and inclusion.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Having an advocate or mentor is critical. Developing policies supporting strategic goals and values to retain open access and success for all students is mission centric. Recommendations follow. Community or public service experience is essential and necessary community experience must be fostered.

Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

We also have four Engagement Centers that provide a space where students can connect with mentors, counselors, faculty, and staff for even more personalized support. Our Call Center boasts a 90% first-call resolution rate, with the remaining 10% of calls directed specifically to an individual that can help.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Im accountable for facilitating access to quality, culturally relevant instruction and services designed to prepare students for fulfilling careers and to help empower lives of civic engagement. My primary mentors have been women of color, white women and gay men. We are there for them when they need us.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2025

When campuses take proactive steps to ensure that students have access to what they need, they open up possibilities for them to become who they are or aspire to be in terms of learning and development. One building block for belonging is satisfying students basic needs: air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and personal enjoyment.

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Students' decisions to pursue and complete higher education are shaped by access to information, available resources, and the quality of their college experience.

Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

Working with mentor Dr. Laura Hyun Yi Kang,Tran was able to refine my focus and identify U.S. In 2021-2022, Tran received the prestigious Career EnhancementFellowship from the Institute for Citizens &Scholars. empireas a key organizing rubric for the project. At UMBC, she teaches courses on race and ethnicity in U.S.

Curriculum

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Moreover, the law's current definition fails to recognize valuable faculty contributions outside the classroomlike serving on committees, developing curriculum, and mentoring studentscounting these activities on the "wrong side" of the 50% calculation. For California's 2.2

Student success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As chief executive officers in the California community college system, we embarked upon the topic of STEM out of an acute awareness of the lack of Dr. Lennor Johnson opportunities available to disproportionately impacted communities, and a shared commitment to forging increased pathways for those with the least access.

Student success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Career mentors: Dr. Ozan Jaquette, UCLA; Dr. Gary D. But a serendipitous journey of studying journalism would eventually lead her to become one of higher educations most innovative researchers examining how university recruitment practices affect access for underserved students. Tenured: No Age: 35 Education: B.A., Journalism; M.A.,

Accessibility

Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When you start filling out college applications and applying for jobs, having your experience up-to-date and easily accessible will make these processes smoother. However, students who are just starting to network should try connecting with other students, mentors, or coworkers from past or present work experience.

Students

Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Faculty Mentors & Career Opportunities Many schools also offer opportunities to connect directly with their world-class faculty. For example, UCSDs Faculty Mentor Program encourages undergraduate students to develop a relationship with a faculty member while completing an independent study course.

Curriculum

Civitas Learning

JULY 22, 2025

Dr. Giao Phan (Dean of the Public and Social Services Division), Kathy James (Executive Dean of Advising), and Dr. Rania Salman (Assistant Department Chair and faculty mentor) share how their institution has turned trust, technology, and teamwork into a blueprint for meaningful student support.

Advising

School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

Digital portals must meet high data‑security standards (SSL encryption, access controls), and offline systems should be locked, shredded, or securely stored. Accessible, Mobile‑Friendly Information Today’s multi-generational families are busy: working, raising children, and managing households.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Additional mentorship efforts can include pairing students with mentors of the same sex, race, or ethnicity who regularly meet with to provide support/guidance and modeling. This may make accessing support like food banks or religious services difficult. Kwanza celebrations, minority health month, healing circles).

Mental health

Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

But even the most capable students can struggle if they don’t have access to basic resources like quiet study spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, group meeting areas, and academic support services. Access to physical spaces like libraries and technology hubs also play a critical role.

Success

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It was over 180 years ago that HBCUs were founded, at a time when Black Americans had little to no access to higher education. VP Harris even chose to give her concession speech on the campus of her alma mater.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Specific impacts include reduced mentoring, tutoring, and social programming, as well as the elimination of disciplines like sociology and ethnic studies. Since 2021, over 100 bills have been proposed in 44 states, with 22 states successfully enacting them. There are implications for what people will have the ability to learn,” said Griffin.

Higher education

Steve Keating

JANUARY 12, 2025

Simplify complex ideas: Make your message accessible and easy to understand. Practice, Reflect, and Improve Seek feedback: Ask trusted peers or mentors for constructive feedback on your communication style. Choose the right medium: Consider whether face-to-face, email, or a presentation is most appropriate for your message.

Communication

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

Ensuring College Access and Success for Black Students in Higher Education," authored by Drs. Since its 2005 inception, the program has graduated over 100,000 students, trained more than 30,000 mentors, and expanded to 30 programs across 25 campuses.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2025

The eight-week paid fellowship places students in New York or Los Angeles, where they complete rotations across different agency departments while receiving senior-level industry mentoring and participating in curated learning experiences and volunteer service projects.

Placement

Steve Keating

MAY 18, 2025

Platforms like Coursera, Khan Academy, and LinkedIn Learning offer affordable access to expert-led content, while X posts and blogs provide real-time insights into trending topics. Dont just stick to formal educationinformal sources like conversations with mentors or hands-on projects are just as valuable.

Success

Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 26, 2025

I’m not saying that withholding access to authoring is widespread – I dont know, I havent seen a great deal of research on it. Should we be asked more about mentoring and supporting contract researchers when we apply for funding? Look, don’t get me wrong.

Grant