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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s not just taking any GE class, we’re handpicking GE classes that focus on the Black experience,” said Wood, who noted that the college curriculum will be broadly influenced by Pan-African studies. Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity.

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. Justice and equity are driving forces in most everything I do.” There is also an effort to increase equity. The current cohorts do take specific seminars, but Byrne wants experiential learning added.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He made an introduction, which led to her giving a seminar at Bell Labs that turned into a colloquium, which was attended by all the scientists from the research area at Bell Labs. There have been curriculum advances, increased scholarships, growth in undergraduate research and innovations in student life.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Informative Workshops: Conduct workshops and seminars to educate families about the financial aid process and encourage them to apply. Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Develop a curriculum that reflects the diversity of students and promotes understanding and appreciation of different cultures.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

Hidden curriculum: This refers to institutional jargon, unspoken rules, and processes that are intimidating to first-generation students. Demystify the “hidden curriculum” Creating workshops and first-year seminars to intentionally unpack institutional jargon and norms is indispensable, especially for first-generation students.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. by Terrance L. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. House of Representatives by Terrance L.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. House of Representatives by Terrance L.