Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. Coupled with the $400 increase in the 2022 fiscal year, this is the largest two-year increase ever in the history of the grant. The total student loan debt reached $1.75

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Also, ensuring that there’s equity in the experiences of our students. This involves foundations with equity missions similar to those of the colleges. This can involve modernizing the Pell Grant program to allow for short-term program access and modernizing the work study program to allow for apprenticeship programs.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

According to CFPB: “By refusing to release official proof of studies completed, colleges, universities, and non-degree-granting institutions are keeping their students from the very academic and labor market opportunities promised by higher education.” Marchante is NACAC’s Project Manager, Content Strategy & Outreach.

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