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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The IIT-Wright Engineering Program is an open-ended multi-year agreement that reflects the commitment of both institutions to support the successful transfer of community college students to complete four-year degrees in STEM and related fields. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mentorship Part of the grant’s funds will be used to replicate a peer mentoring program that already exists on UConn’s main campus in Storrs, Connecticut. We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program. It will also be hiring a full-time program coordinator to help manage the grant’s efforts.

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Beyond the Numbers: What Families Really Want from the Financial Aid Process

School & Student Services by Community Brands

That means transparent eligibility criteria, straightforward timelines, and unambiguous documentation lists. Families Want Their Privacy Protected Providing personal and financial documentation is deeply intimate. Parents want to feel confident that the financial aid process is fair, clearly communicated, and free of surprises.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. Two of the ongoing initiatives were Hostos’s Research Center and its Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus program.

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A 40th Anniversary Love Story: About My Favorite Magazine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My advisor, other professors, and peers thought I had lost my mind because my proposal was just a mere draft or two away from a successful defense. As I read the compelling, incredibly alarming article, I didn’t see myself, my fraternity brothers, and several of the Black men I was mentoring at IU at the time represented.

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When the Boss is a Bully

Steve Keating

They care as much about the success of the people they lead as they do about their own success. Document Everything. This documentation can be crucial if you need to escalate the issue later. Talk to someone you trust about the situation, such as a colleague, HR representative, or mentor. The second is a manager.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Mentorship Programs: Pair students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and role models.