Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) partnership with One Million Degrees (OMD) will begin at Malcolm X College this fall, providing students at the college dedicated support towards academic and career success. Many times, that's what students need in order to be successful."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

I'm a former foster child, and I'm a student who struggled with food insecurities and housing insecurities, and I'm a first-generation college student, but I went to Sac State and it was an environment where I had mentors and people who supported me, and programs and services that I benefited from,” Wood said in an interview with Diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. Currently 27% of the student population at GGC is Hispanic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

We utilize this framework to analyze the use of diverse comics and graphic novels to facilitate critical conversations of bringing inclusive visual texts into the classroom. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success. Chapter 12: Brown, D.

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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. 

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Community colleges, as for their students, can be smart career choices for faculty who are most interested in teaching and student success. Faculty take pride in their work to advance educational access and success for students from all walks of life.

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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 During his tenure with Elon Academy, he worked with more than 120 students and their families, leading to a 95% college persistence rate during his tenure there. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr.,

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. Demographic changes have led to an increasing number of Latinx students attending higher education.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. And even though Hispanic students were the only college student population who saw consistent growth over the past 10 years, there was still a 24.5%

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Growing up around family members who worked in TRIO, a federal program that provides student support resources to first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities, he modeled the program after Upward Bound. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits. Ready to get started?

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. Very few students who were in remedial courses made it to a freshman or sophomore course. In time, scholars came to realize that emphasis needed to be put on student success through student services and counselors for students underprepared for college work. “El

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Madison Bollin , who had just completed her sophomore year at the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy in Dallas, Texas, added that she wished there were more time for even more integration among the different student groups at the conference.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

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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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Through these experiences, she witnessed the power of education and inclusivity in fostering positive health outcomes. Her research and apprenticeship brought Makayla valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the healthcare system, further motivating her to advocate for equity and inclusivity in health policy.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college? Learn more 4.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Until you’re clear about the outcomes you hope see, success will be difficult to assess. Step 2: Assess your current enrollment gaps.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It “We said, how could that be? We realized there wasn’t navigation [in college] to help them finish the journey.”

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

We asked Chancellor Larive her thoughts about keeping people engaged, focused on what they have to do today, and hopeful about what's ahead, and she spoke about the transformational power of higher education: "Higher education changed my life from a low-income, first-generation college student. She earned her Ph.D.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

“By thoughtfully adopting a framework that promotes positive physical and mental health, we are prioritizing the whole-student experience and emphasizing an environment of emotional balance, creating community and purpose, and supporting financial, physical, and social well-being,” said Elon’s Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. “We

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It It was a matter in many cases of asking the students, ‘What do you need?’” Today, there are robust pre-college programs serving 1,000 to 1,500 students. Watford says.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now!

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