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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Is it developing boutique programs on each campus for diverse, first-generation students? We have collaborated with the State Board to introduce completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a graduation requirement, which greatly increases the odds a student will apply to college.

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Cultivating a Culture of ‘Servingness:’ Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Coalition building for comprehensive learner support Effective support systems for Latine students require collaboration. It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

For underrepresented groups such as first-generation college students, students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, and those from low-income backgrounds additional pressures and other factors like stigma or lack of awareness, often compound these challenges and cause students to hold back from seeking the care and support they need to thrive.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

COE

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference 

COE

Department of Education; and Stephanie Miller, Vice President of Data and Impact at Axim Collaborative. Department of Education and Axim Collaborative explored the power of data in driving educational outcomes for TRIO students. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! this summer.

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Unleashing the Power of empower™ at Southeastern Louisiana University

COE

Networking with fellow TRIO personnel who have embraced empower provides invaluable insights and support, creating a collaborative environment for success. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! empower isn’t just a software – it’s an extension of the TRIO community.