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Mamie Voight Citing Chief Justice John Robert’s majority decision on the matter, EducationCounsel co-founder Art Coleman said that it was still possible to strategize and innovate to promote access, equity, and diversity in higher ed.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Kim Schatzel will become president of the University of Louisville, effective Feb. universities where Black, Latinx, and Pell-eligible students achieve the same graduation rate as the overall student population. Schatzel holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and economics at Washington University in St. And TU is one of few U.S.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Nicholas Bowman The presence of underrepresented racial minority (URM) and first-generation college students in a course is related to higher STEM grades for all students in the class, especially for the minority students themselves, according to a recent study published in AERA Open.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The last few weeks, the nation’s eyes have been on Tennessee State University (TSU), a historically Black university in Nashville and Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university. Earlier this month, Republican Gov. They do, however, suffer from decades of underfunding by state governments.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs How Change Leadership Propelled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journey to Equity Change leadership acts as a vital bridge between intent and action. Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. What does effective change leadership look like in practice?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. ATI, formed in 2016, comprises regional and flagship public institutions and leading private colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2023

Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will become chancellor of the California State University (CSU), effective Oct. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities applauded the appointment. “Dr.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Despite doing well academically, as a first-generation college student, he felt lost. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

And my equity journey continues. But my longtime concerns for him as a parent have grown more severe in today’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion climate. Johnson My alma mater, the University of Florida, recently eliminated its DEI positions and offices. Today, I’m the proud mom of a college graduate. Dr. Susan D.

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APRIL 25, 2024

The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities. The forum also focused on the intersectional identities of student-athletes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. in speech communication from Louisiana State University.

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MARCH 31, 2024

Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Community College of Aurora is the first institution in the Colorado Community College System to join the ATD Network.

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Active Minds

MARCH 11, 2024

Learn more about our 2024 Emerging Scholars and their incredible research: Denisse Aguilar Michel Mental Health of College Students: Lasting Impact of Covid-19 Denisse Aguilar is a first-generation immigrant and undergraduate student at Goshen College, double majoring in psychology and sociology with a concentration in women’s studies.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced today a new partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) Center for Access and Equity.

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COE

MAY 23, 2023

Yang, 38, is the youngest of six children, all of whom participated in Upward Bound at the University of California-Davis , where Ping Chan was the director, and COE Board Chair-Elect Sam Blanco III served as the Upward Bound summer math teacher. I’m a true believer that we can attain equity so that everyone can thrive.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

That quote, inspired by famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, comes from an open letter sent on April 16, 2024 to Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of The Pennsylvania State University. “We Whitehurst, vice provost for Educational Equity at Penn State. We expected better.” Dr. Marcus A. Dr. Marcus A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

But now that the first Harvard class has been admitted since the SCOTUS decision, we are in a strange place that should have been expected. No one knows exactly where we stand on the most important matters of racial equity. To take away equity paths for people of color and leave us all in the dark. And there are 20.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2023

Marta Yera Cronin will become president of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), making her the second woman and the first Latina to lead the school. Dr. Marta Cronin Cronin – a first-generation college student born of immigrant parents – is currently president of Columbia Gorge Community College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

are the first in their family to attend an institution of higher learning. These first-generation students are likelier than their peers to be from minoritized backgrounds, to face economic challenges, and to juggle jobs and families in addition to school. We have a first-generation student center on campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

But now that the first Harvard class has been admitted since the SCOTUS decision, we are in a strange place that should have been expected. No one knows exactly where we stand on the most important matters of racial equity. To take away equity paths for people of color and leave us all in the dark. And there are 20.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are safe spaces for personal development. Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students. It is truly the essence of their existence. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They are, after all, the schools most immediately affected by the ruling as they are among the few colleges and universities that relied on affirmative action in their admissions process. About half of first-generation students are enrolled in two-year colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Jobs for the Future (JFF), a nonprofit driving workforce and education transformation, in partnership with the University of Phoenix released the report “Professional Social Capital: A Key to Black Economic Advancement.” It may not be immediately obvious, particularly for first-generation learners.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

She coordinated and paid the fees so I could attend my first college tour. I traveled to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. At Bradley, I walked across a college campus for the first time. However, they saw my identities, a Black kid from a lower-class family, and they saw a potential first-generation college student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder. There are also partnerships with laboratories at Princeton University and Northeastern University that provide students with research internships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Basic need insecurity commonly impacts first-generation and low-income students according to Chris Sinclair, executive director of FLIP National, a nonprofit, student-based organization supporting first-generation low-income students. Dr. Ivory A. In spring 2020, Black male retention at Whittier dropped to 30%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Means Title: Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Age: 39 Education: B.A., sociology and political science, Elon University; M.Ed., counselor education (student affairs), Clemson University; and Ph.D., Be open to change and new directions as a teacher, scholar, advisor, and mentor.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. It wasn’t always easy to know where to go if I needed advice on what classes to take, what to declare for my major, how to get financial aid,” Cardona shared in a keynote at last week’s Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether that was true action statements, donations, or implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, everyone was scrambling around, trying to be reactive change agents. How can private and public universities work together to continue inclusive initiatives? Is there room for support?

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance's Three Playbooks for Student Success. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) operates as a multi-campus laboratory for student success innovation. Thu, 12/15/2022 - 06:00. College to Career. Completion Grants. Proactive Advising. Understanding how students may use their completion grant funds.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This year, we chose these six fellows with projects focusing on various topics including the role of art and culture within the field of mental health, promoting anti-racism and health equity, and more. Jadon’s project will explore the mental health of BIPOC individuals who are first-generation college students. Maico Demi B.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is proud of our UIA Liaisons. One outstanding example is Dr. Tim Renick , Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University. Closing the Equity Gaps.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

Hamm This comprehensive report provides a 50-year historical trend analysis, shedding light on the state of equity in higher education and offering insights to policymakers, educators, and the public on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. WASHINGTON, D.C. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

López "I've been in the classroom on and off, but I've been supporting youth and students in different ways throughout that time,” says López, who is starting a new chapter of her career as a tenured associate professor in educational leadership and policy in the University of Arizona College of Education. I'm a first-generation student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Queens University of Charlotte has tweaked its outreach strategy this year beginning with its very first interaction with a student. “We This comes amid a growing and widening interest among Black students, in particular, who are opting to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). So, we eliminated that.”

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