Remove Financial aid Remove Literacy Remove Mentoring
article thumbnail

Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

Retention 325
article thumbnail

Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid.

Tutoring 321
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

Retention 336
article thumbnail

Learning and Teaching from Adversity: Meet TRIO Star Kontessa Siliski

Castleton Trio

Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. She participated in the Rotaract Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and mentoring programs at Castleton Elementary School.

article thumbnail

Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Making connections, building community, improving digital literacy , and enhancing employability are just a few of the ways in which social media contribute to a more well-rounded student experience. It’s essentially a built-in experiential digital literacy program. Student Information Systems and Predictive Analytics. Being Human.

article thumbnail

Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

article thumbnail

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

COE

If approved by Congress, this funding increase would allow Federal TRIO programs to move closer towards its goal of providing 1 million students with individualized support services, academic tutoring and individual counseling, financial literacy, and other needed resources to be successful in their academic careers.