Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A.,

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2025

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. One of his most notable works is a 2023 book of poems, titled We Be Walkin Blackly in the Deep. Mitchell L. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2025

English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. One of his most notable works is a 2023 book of poems, titled We Be Walkin Blackly in the Deep. Mitchell L. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof.

Humanities

Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

As you progress through high school, its also important to build strong relationships with teachers, faculty, and other mentors in your life. Resources like practice tests, test prep books, and tutoring services can help you excel. If there isnt a club that aligns with your interests, consider starting your own.

Financial aid

Steve Keating

MARCH 27, 2025

Seek feedback : Ask your team, mentors, or stakeholders for honest input. Develop a Plan for Growth Set learning goals : For example, if the failure resulted from poor delegation, commit to improving that skill by reading books, attending workshops, or seeking mentorship. Tools like root cause analysis or 5 Whys can help.

Leadership

Steve Keating

MAY 18, 2025

Explore a Variety of Learning Resources The digital world is a treasure trove of learning opportunities, from online courses and podcasts to books and webinars. Dont just stick to formal educationinformal sources like conversations with mentors or hands-on projects are just as valuable. Collaborative learning also boosts motivation.

Success

Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

While academic mentoring and coaching continued to show strong results, this year’s analysis from our partner institutions spotlighted notable gains in two key academic support areas: Academic Support Programs and Centers — 5.7 Access to physical spaces like libraries and technology hubs also play a critical role.

Success

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Blacks did not leave the education professions after Brown, the professions were taken from us purposely,” said Fenwick, who chronicled the history in her award-winning book Jim Crow’s Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership. Board of Education ruling. For 14 years, Dr.

Equity

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Its not enough to provide financial aidstudents also need academic guidance, mentoring, and personalized advising to stay on track. TRIO is the insurance policy for the Pell Grant, said Maureen Hoyler, COE Senior Advisor and past president.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 28, 2025

Dr. Erik Hines, one of Fords mentors and a professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, credits Ford with creating a strong, relevant and timely research agenda. Fords research, which includes 23 peer-reviewed articles and 16 book chapters, is largely framed by Dr. William A.

Student affairs

COE

JULY 9, 2025

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

First generation

COE

JULY 24, 2025

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

First generation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

The book offered a profound reflection on race, education, and personal transformation in American academia. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at UMass.

Teaching

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

First generation

COE

JUNE 11, 2025

Yet admissions processes remain complex, college costs continue to rise, and rural and under-resourced schools often lack the counselors and mentors students need to navigate the path to and through college. TRIO isn’t a partisan program—it’s an American one—and its value has long been recognized through bipartisan support.

First generation

COE

JULY 8, 2025

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

First generation

COE

JULY 10, 2025

He became a leading voice in children’s media, best known for his work on “Sesame Street,” bringing all-encompassing storytelling to public television and mentoring the next generation of artists. Leticia Silva, who credits the TRIO Upward Bound program at St.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2025

Intentionally Coach, Mentor, Advocate As we have stated in a previous article , it is important for those of us in positions of influence and power, such as senior faculty and administrators, to strategically advocate on behalf of others. That means intentionally mentoring the next generation of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

"His greatest legacy went far beyond the many books and articles he published or prestigious awards he received," said Ray. "It He was an extraordinary teacher, who mentored and inspired thousands of students, changing their lives with his fierce intellect and kindness." It was in the people whose lives he changed.

Mentoring

COE

JULY 15, 2025

First, colleges complete a brief application demonstrating how SSS strategies, such as mentoring, academic coaching, and data-driven evaluation, have been institutionalized beyond the original TRIO program. The selection process unfolds in two stages.

First generation

Steve Keating

JUNE 22, 2025

It’s the difference between a half-finished novel and a published book, or a failed startup and a thriving company. Psychologist Angela Duckworth, in her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , argues that grit—a combination of passion and perseverance—is a stronger predictor of success than talent or IQ.

Success

Steve Keating

JULY 6, 2025

Read books outside your usual genre, listen to podcasts on unfamiliar topics, or engage in conversations with people who think differently. A colleague or mentor might see a solution you hadn’t considered. For example, if a project at work doesn’t go as planned, analyze what went wrong and how you can improve next time.

Success

Steve Keating

JUNE 15, 2025

Building a support network : Surround yourself with empathetic friends, family, or a mentor who can validate your experiences and offer perspective. Books, reputable online resources, or support groups can offer insights and strategies. Educate Yourself Continuously Knowledge is power when dealing with a narcissist.

Mental health

Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Schools and books are all about knowledge. For the purposes of our post we call that “sharing” mentoring. Many large companies have formal mentoring programs in place. All organizations, large and small, will benefit from a formal mentoring program. Not everyone can be a mentor. Mentoring is serious stuff.

Mentoring

Steve Keating

AUGUST 3, 2023

I have been blessed to have had outstanding mentors throughout my life. No matter where you are in life or your career a mentor is incredibly important for personal and professional growth. The role of a mentor goes beyond providing guidance; they act as a trusted advisor, supporter, and source of wisdom.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2023

A panel titled, “Diversifying the Future of the Profession: On Mentoring, Mattering & Movements,” was moderated by Dr. Terrell L. This has translated as mentoring in my professional life. Mentoring remains one of the most viable and critical tools for professional development.” That’s what mentoring is all about.”

Student affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

But even before she began teaching at the collegiate level in 2016, López taught and mentored youth. As an undergrad at The University of Texas at Austin, she worked with fellow classmates and friends to mentor middle school and high school students throughout Texas. I'm a first-generation student.

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research. He did not have mentors until he propelled himself back to college at age 32.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

She says the goal of her research is to help Black students to “freedom dream,” a term inspired by Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination , a 2002 book by Dr. Robin D.G. One of her fondest memories is of getting books from the library with her family and then discussing them in the living room. “I Nash Endowed Chair in U.S.

Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 29, 2024

What Chua had intended as a semi-comedic study of parenting at a cultural intersection quickly became a hotly contested book. “A If you actually read the book, you realize that it gets really complicated. If you want to write the book, write the book.’” A lot of people were talking about it without having read it.

Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

before she became a full professor and a dean, before she published the book that sums up her life's work and her life experience, Terah Venzant Chambers was shaking in a pew. It’s a concept that she’s been refining for 16 years, culminating in the release of Racial Opportunity Cost , her first book, this month.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We And by providing support, mentoring, and a ready-made network of peers, clusters can help minoritized faculty avoid burnout and stay in their roles. The experience was isolating.

Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Yale Law School Career mentors: Amna Akbar, The Ohio State University; Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law School; and Devon Carbado, UCLA. I think the more immediate goal is to write the book,” says Morgan. Title: Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tenured: Yes Age: 38 Education: B.A.,

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I said, ‘I’ve got to publish a book that’s important for me. She is currently in the beginning phases as the principal editor of a book that will present a contemporary analysis of Cape Verdeans in the U.S. I learned so much about myself and where I wanted to be, my positionality as a Black African immigrant woman.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

University of Maryland Career mentors: Claudia Coen, Irby Lovette, John Hermanson, and Dan Riskin, all at Cornell University; Brock Fenton, Western University; Jerry Wilkinson, University of Maryland; Rachel Page, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; Damien Farine Jr., He read every book he could on the species.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accelerated Pathway Program, immersing himself in a rich environment filled with mentors and testimonials from current medical students and doctors. As summer approached, his commitment intensified; he devoted 8 to 10 hours daily to studying, attending prep classes, and utilizing various study tools like prep books and practice questions.

Mentoring