Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

We as a faculty, Black faculty and others, have been fighting the administration to address matters of racial justice, and in a very forceful and progressive manner, for the last 20 years or so in different iterations,” said King in an interview with Diverse. Racism came from administrators, colleagues, and even students. Dr. Marcus A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Dr. Cindy Trejo According to Dr. Cindy Trejo, author of a new report produced by the Rutgers University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice, what the school does is simply “magic.” “I To me, that's just a beautiful story about equity and about having that inclusive mindset that doesn't see risk factors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Community College of Aurora is the first institution in the Colorado Community College System to join the ATD Network. “Our

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Kim Schatzel Schatzel – currently president of Towson University (TU) – previously served as provost of Eastern Michigan University and dean of the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, A first-generation college student herself, she has been praised for making diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a priority.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

Race and higher education scholars are voicing criticism, concern, and cynicism after the University of Florida ended many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a move that the school cited it took to comply with a state law that was passed last year.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced today a new partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) Center for Access and Equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

I stood in front of the entire school, my peers, teachers, and administrators, a sea of majority whiteness, and in February, a month dedicated to people who looked like me, and asked by the only Black teacher at the school, I celebrated my history. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is not the boogeyman. In 5 th grade, Ms. diversity).

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs How Change Leadership Propelled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journey to Equity Change leadership acts as a vital bridge between intent and action. Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. What does effective change leadership look like in practice?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

I'm a former foster child, and I'm a student who struggled with food insecurities and housing insecurities, and I'm a first-generation college student, but I went to Sac State and it was an environment where I had mentors and people who supported me, and programs and services that I benefited from,” Wood said in an interview with Diverse. “And

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 33% of ASU’s enrollment is dual credit students (3,700 students taking both high school and college courses), 43% of whom are Latinos and first-generation college students. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

But experts said that these interruptions are already having a negative impact on the students who need financial aid the most: first generation students, students of color, and those from low-income backgrounds. Nina Longino, executive director of iMentor, Chicago.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last month, the Biden administration released guidance designed to help these institutions navigate the legal landscape following the decision while calling on higher education to redouble its efforts to recruit and retain talented students from underserved communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2023

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve as CSU chancellor allows me to continue my deep commitment to serving the new majority of students – low-income, first-generation, and/or students of color –and to expand their access to postsecondary education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

Gonzales said he did not necessarily aspire to be a higher ed administrator at that point, but it became a natural extension of his core passion for education. “I I can’t necessarily say that it was something I ever aspired to do,” said Gonzales of being a college administrator. “I That’s what I take from him.” Because I had no idea.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder. Seventy-two and a half percent of the students in the program are first-generation college students and 75% are Pell grant eligible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. I'm a first-generation student. Through and through. Dr. Ruth M. López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Dr. Ruth M. And I'm a product of a lot of outreach work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Yet leading up to the federal ruling, a string of state legislative actions — each seeking to hobble or even decimate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities and programming on university campuses — provides a telling story of a divided national mindset. Approximately two million students begin post-secondary education each year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Students have the opportunity to work for either an administrative or academic department for up to 10 hours a week,” Oviedo says. Tying eligibility to participation in its TRIO College Success Program, the scholarship program gives each recipient – a first-generation student – $3,000 a year, renewable for up to two years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

He also called it a victory for proponents of racial justice and equity. “We They’re usually first-generation students, they’re Black, they’re Latin[x].” If we’re going to flip-flop between policies and just keep cancelling the prior administration’s approach, then clearly, nothing’s going to happen,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Many are first-generation college students, work while attending school part-time, and have parenting responsibilities. She has worked in community college faculty and administration positions for 22 years. Faculty take pride in their work to advance educational access and success for students from all walks of life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. noted they received unfair treatment from school administrators. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation. of non-LGBTQ people.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Even though the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education may have changed over the last three years, institutional and academic search firms say their commitment to identifying leaders, staff, and faculty who embody the essence of DEI work remains strong. and even around the world to fill key vacancies.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

Reflecting on his own journey as a first-generation college student, Secretary Cardona underscored the impact of his experiences on his role as Secretary of Education. .” He emphasized the importance of providing unwavering support to students, acknowledging the power of encouragement and positivity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

South Dakota is just one example of Republican-led states taking action against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in academia. In terms of day-to-day administration, Crazy Bull points to teamwork. “I Despite opposition from student groups and after a number of faculty and staff resignations, the replacements have taken place.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Programming to include a nationwide collective of educators, administrators, and thought leaders. “We A commitment to the work It’s that kind of commitment to equity issues that has inspired Jean, who has been at the university since 2011. Sustainable recruitment and retention programs/plans for prospective/current scholars.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer. There is power in being a role model, he says, and that’s why he wants to make sure undergrads and graduates can see themselves represented in Lehman faculty, staff, and administration. asks Delgado.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She reminded the audience that the year began on an optimistic note: The Biden Administration requested a funding increase for TRIO of $107 million in FY 2024. Despite a few headwinds this year, COE and the TRIO movement are as strong as ever. That is the message that Kimberly Jones conveyed during the COE Update at the annual conference.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Hamm Click to view the page: How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar Blog How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar by Maura Casey Click to view the page: Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Attrition was seen as driven by student inaction, and advisors began launching focused outreach campaigns targeted at unregistered students with the goal of removing their administrative and financial barriers and securing registration.

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COE

MAY 10, 2023

COE hosts the Opportunity Matters Book Club for first-generation and low-income students, allowing them to discuss literary works that raise issues related to opportunity and equity. LEARN MORE “Upward Bound prepared me for after high school, not just education,” Wright said.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. In 2022 we tripled our subscribers, reaching far beyond the Alliance to engage and inspire those who share our values of equity, innovation, and collaboration.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. I prefer to talk about leadership rather than administration, because administration connotes bureaucracy. We can't escape that.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. In 2022 we tripled our subscribers, reaching far beyond the Alliance to engage and inspire those who share our values of equity, innovation, and collaboration.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

EAB and its project partners introduced the reverse admissions model in October 2021 through two programs called Greenlight Match (enabling institutions to reach first-generation, low income, and historically underserved students in the US) and Global Match (enabling institutions to reach diverse international students from over 90 countries).

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