Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

The report notes that the implementation of peer mentoring, paid work-based learning, building partnerships for intentional and inclusive hiring, and elevating career services and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) to be organizational priorities. This includes peer-to-peer mentoring as well as connection to alumni.

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Active Minds

JULY 14, 2023

After devoting months to their research, the Scholars presented their findings at the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, and participants were left equipped with information and resources that they could use to aid in supporting the mental health of our BIPOC communities. Name: Maico Demi B. Name : Jadon A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lae’l Hughes-Watkins, co-chair of The 1856 Project and associate director for engagement, inclusion and reparative archiving, Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland. It’s our own small way to ensure that all voices are heard, and all people are respected.” They’re not those schools anymore.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For Latine learners, who face barriers such as financial challenges, limited academic preparation, lack of institutional representation, navigational difficulties as first-generation students, and work and family responsibilities, a differentiated coaching approach enhances academic success while fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders. Dr. Sherri Charleston is the first chief diversity and inclusion officer at Harvard University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

They’re gathering information and trying to decipher if they’re a good fit,” says Lord. Students value hindsight information. Lord brings her background as a low-income, first-generation student with her in all her research and work. It’s a fine-tuned empathy that drives her hunger for inclusion and education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

How many institutions are aware or have acted on this information? This shift in focus requires a commitment to first generation college students, equity, and inclusion. The data shows that, from 2011 through 2020, there was a 39% drop in Black male enrollment in colleges across the United States.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. The post Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 appeared first on Active Minds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Despite doing well academically, as a first-generation college student, he felt lost. The day’s panels and speakers discussed a wide range of issues and provided attendees with information on raising the bar for advising and student support. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

To me, that's just a beautiful story about equity and about having that inclusive mindset that doesn't see risk factors. As the researcher, Trejo intentionally shared information about her own life and background with the students to build connections and foster safety, trust, and sincerity. And they nurture that.”

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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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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. The post Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy appeared first on Active Minds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

She informed them that, in fact, she grew up about five miles from La Verne’s main campus. In 2015, Lieberman was named President of the Year by the Association of College Unions International for supporting an inclusive and engaged campus community. Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“That meant expanding the base of opportunity to students of color, to non-traditional students, to first-generation students, to students for whom study abroad was not considered a possibility financially.” But you can’t be what you don't see, Dabney says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. percent who are first generation college students. The new Harvard numbers only proves that the SCOTUS ruling has only left us further than ever from where we want to be in an inclusive and diverse America. Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 And there are 20.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

A Penn State representative said the administration did respond to the reports when they were first published, and the reports became part of their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging inventory from last spring. Seventy percent of the faculty surveyed said they did not believe the culture would change within the coming decade.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2023

“Young people turned out because they are trying to build a country that’s more just, more inclusive, more fair.” Ramirez, who has experience working with unions, said this is the first generation to be worse off than their parents. Nayak noted that two-thirds of young Americans support labor unions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

“If colleges of engineering, colleges of science, and quite frankly non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) academic units would build the infrastructure that CEED has, they, too, would see an increase in the achievement, success, graduation, and graduate enrollment for first-generation and underrepresented students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Molloy University and a 2020 Emerging Scholar, in his letter nominating Means this year. “My Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., My interests in higher education are focused on access,” Means said. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. percent who are first generation college students. The new Harvard numbers only proves that the SCOTUS ruling has only left us further than ever from where we want to be in an inclusive and diverse America. Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 And there are 20.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging. For students that happen to be first-generation as well as Hispanic, they need assistance and coaching on the admissions process,” Bias said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

He joined the faculty of Connecticut College in 2003, and was an associate professor of history, director of the African American studies program as well as interim dean of institutional equity and inclusion, chair of the history department and director of the Center of the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity. I had to get used to that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

She became the first in her family to attend college, struggling through first-generation woes like the unfamiliarity with FAFSA, scholarships, or even how to pay for her attendance. There are best practices in India that can inform your work in the states. It really has to be informed by research, teaching, and practice.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. They’re also more likely to be first-generation, come from families in the bottom half of earners, and delay or cancel their college plans due to financial struggles or caregiving responsibilities. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. ” helps readers make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community college students are also more likely to be first-generation college students, non-traditional students, or exposed to financial insecurity than their four-year school counterparts. Additionally, leaders should disseminate information about available resources, making it easier for students to seek help when needed. “My

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COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With their help, I pursued a double major in Human Resources Management and Managerial Information Systems at the University of Washington, building confidence and resilience along the way. I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The session, titled “From Data to Deliverables: Leveraging Program Performance Data to Inform Policy and Practice,” focused on how four decades of TRIO data can be used not just for annual performance reports but also to shape policy at the national, state, and institutional levels. this summer.

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COE

JULY 9, 2024

During my internship, one of the most memorable moments was preparing for and attending a committee hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. I gained firsthand experience tracking legislation, analyzing policy proposals, and observing how constituent feedback informs legislative decisions.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I’m excited that our team has responded to this pressing need with research-informed advice. In the white paper, we focus on particular populations within the broader category of underserved students—specifically lower-income, first-generation, Black, and Latinx students. Download the white paper. Get the white paper.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For those of you who haven't heard of College Greenlight, the simplest way to describe it is that we're a network of partners dedicated to supporting first generation, lower income and historically underserved students on their path to and through higher education. JW: I guess, absolutely. I can't tell you how many times I would like.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

It provides comprehensive information, from GPAs to demographics and test scores. Initially, we dealt with paper applications, which could be tricky due to errors and missing information. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The increased availability of information and reduced reliance on physical files have streamlined our operations. Change is intimidating, especially when transitioning from a familiar system. empower ’s gradual implementation eased our team into the new platform, transforming initial resistance into comfort.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

A study conducted by The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education reports that 410,000 first-generation immigrant students attend colleges and universities in California. In the STEM field, 40% of the workers identify as first-generation immigrants. of health aide workers share first-generation immigrant status.

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