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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues.

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Report: Pandemic Dealt a Blow to Internationalization

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Over one - third of institutions accelerated efforts to expand virtual exchange programs, and one -t hird used technology to support students studying abroad with services like virtual advising. In terms of student mobility, there wasn’t much equity to start with,” said Dr. Philip G.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

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California State University offers programs such as Chico’s Gradu- ate Equity Fellowship Program to help students explore whether to pursue a doctorate degree. The mission of the Grad Equity Fellowship Program is to provide to students an opportunity to explore the possibility of going on to a Ph.D. The program offers a B.A.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

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Through the Steve Fund’s Equity in Mental Health on Campus initiative and other programs, we have worked to support colleges and universities in creating campuses that enhance student belonging and support and sustain their mental health. Primm is the Steve Fund’s Senior Medical Director.

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Admissions After the Supreme Court Ruling: Understanding Inequality in Extracurricular Activities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hurd was the founder and leader of the College Advising Corps before coming to Lafayette, giving her deep insight into the barriers affecting the admissions process. As campuses weigh options following the Supreme Court ruling, it is critical to examine how college applications can facilitate or limit equity.

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Fostering Success

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By example, the counseling/advising unit uses an intrusive model, monitoring students’ progress and regularly checking in on them. We hire a lot of students to be peer mentors, peer counselors, peer learning facilitators, which are basically tutors,” he continues. With that kind of structure and those kinds of environments we create.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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The project aims to provide guidance and insights for colleges and universities seeking to create effective and sustainable career development programs that promote equity and opportunity for historically marginalized learners.

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