Close the Gap Foundation
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Becoming a mentor has always appealed to me. To me, being a mentor meant I had my life together. Growing up in a low-income household the thought of an office job was the pinnacle of success. When browsing online, I saw an opportunity with Close the Gap to be a mentor, and it seemed to be a great way to give back!
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2023
There is tutoring and mentoring, and Espiritu designed a model in which second-year students mentor first-year students. This continues after graduation when students attending four-year institutions mentor second-year EPW students. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 6, 2023
He was an advocate for practices that removed barriers and also facilitated completion.” Gerardo de los Santos said his father mentored numerous individuals and pushed them to get their doctorates. “Being an anti-racist is removing the barriers to everyone having similar opportunities and similar achievements.
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. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.
COE
AUGUST 13, 2023
A graduate of the University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college.
Close the Gap Foundation
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch. But gathering feedback was just the first step.
COE
JUNE 30, 2023
One hundred and thirty-nine high school TRIO students from across the country participated in the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) this year in Washington, D.C., The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.
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