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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. DFC has graduated an average of 56% of its students since its formation in 2017. By smothering its students with support. How has the college pulled this off?

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Is it developing boutique programs on each campus for diverse, first-generation students? Although these actions are helpful, they have not moved the needle toward closing access and success gaps. We are implementing proven, promising practices to improve access and graduation rates for all students.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards

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Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

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Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity.

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Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower™ 

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During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses.

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Unleashing the Power of empower™ at Southeastern Louisiana University

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Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.