Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Yet it is institutions who admit, retain and award doctoral degrees that then make up the pool for future faculty and academic leadership.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The consequences of underfunding HBCUs are severe for not just Black communities but our nation’s overall economic health, as students at under-resourced schools face greater obstacles to future career success. Unfortunately, this assault on TSU is not a mere coincidence or deeply surprising.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education leaders face an obligation to Kansas families to remove barriers to access and success and ensure that our system lives up to the ideal of equal opportunity for all. Is it developing boutique programs on each campus for diverse, first-generation students? Structural change is needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

Excelencia’s leadership recommended these institutions should be models for others, to create more pipelines from which promising Latinx talent can connect with high-wage earning jobs. Every student is assigned a success coach that helps on their academic journey and life issues like transportation, child care, or mental health,” said Lonon.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. He cares for success, not just for students, I think he cares for the success of his employees."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When community college students take student success courses and first-year experience courses that introduce them to the available support services at the college, they almost always relate that they are glad they did so. Dually enrolled students are no different. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs How Change Leadership Propelled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journey to Equity Change leadership acts as a vital bridge between intent and action. What does effective change leadership look like in practice? Change leadership goes beyond the mechanics of managing a change; it’s leadership beyond execution.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She joined us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast to talk about the mindset of accepting new leadership challenges, the responsibilities of institutional leaders as employers, required skills for effective leadership, and navigating the small world of higher ed. My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college.

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

The university’s Prindle Institute for Ethics recently hosted a successful two-day event that brought together undergraduate student leaders from across Indiana to discuss the value of freedom of expression and strategies and tools for creating inclusive environments on their respective campuses. Dr. Lori S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

The campaign, initiated by the student international officers of the college honor society Phi Theta Kappa, uses evidence-based statistics and first-hand success stories to spread the message that community colleges offer a smart option for individuals to achieve their educational goals. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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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., from Saturday, June 11 , until Thursday, June 15. Storytelling, new friendships, and TRIO pride were on full display.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower January 7, 2024 — by Terrance L. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance's Three Playbooks for Student Success. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) operates as a multi-campus laboratory for student success innovation. Securing ongoing leadership support and investment. Thu, 12/15/2022 - 06:00. College to Career. Completion Grants. Proactive Advising.

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JULY 28, 2023

After 18 years of dedication to our organization, Team IHEP is bidding a bittersweet farewell to a true champion of college access, student success and educational equity. Her determination to advance college access and success for first-generation, students of color, and students from low-income communities is an inspiration.

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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. SHSU has done focus groups asking students the supports they desire.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

The same campus that recruited, supported, and welcomed me as a first-generation college student in the 1990s would likely be ill-equipped to do the same today. And I wonder if my historically Black sorority would be eligible to apply for student government funding to attend leadership conferences, just like we did.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They have created special programs for students who are under-served, at risk, first generation, Black males, women, migrants, and prisoners. Homeless students Homeless youth face many barriers to academic success and degree completion in the post-secondary environment. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Terry O’Banion Community college students who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds, are first generation, and who have not been successful in high school are starving to death trying to find educational sustenance at the cafeteria curriculum. It eliminates the confusion of having to make choices among hundreds of courses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Attending HBCUs provide intentional, intrusive, and focused resources dedicated to its students’ academic success and mental well-being. Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Cynthia Teniente-Matson helped Texas A&M University-San Antonio grow into the strong regional university it has become and we are thankful for her service and wish her continued success at San José State,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Her focus on serving South San Antonio will be her legacy here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The presidents of these institutions said these increases are testament to tireless and intentional effort from faculty, staff, and leadership. Through carefully targeted programs and partnerships that remove barriers to educational access and success, these leaders hope their latest numbers portend future growth.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

However, higher education frequently serves to validate success for those who are already successful and to uphold the existing social order. Margaret Cahalan , Ph.D. , Despite aspirations for higher education, the reality is that many of these students are unable to attain their educational goals within a reasonable timeframe.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Approved proposals came from a wide range of departments and fields and included funding requests for ideas such as nutrition-themed exhibits, a peer leadership and mentorship program for international students, a study abroad program in Hawaii, and a diversity career panel series for students from marginalized communities.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mission HISPA seeks to inspire Latino students to discover their potential and to ignite their desire to embrace education and achieve success. After AT&T and Southern Bell merged, HISPA leadership decided to keep the group intact and in 2007 voted to become the independent nonprofit organization it is today.

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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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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Hamm These outstanding alumni of the Federal TRIO programs have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing educational opportunities and breaking barriers for underprivileged students. Their dedication and leadership have transformed lives and inspired countless others. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, announced today the appointment of Aaron Brown, Ph.D., WASHINGTON, D.C. as its new executive vice president. ” Dr. Brown holds a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Dr. Ericka Miller That’s according to interviews with the leadership of academic search firms, many of whom have spent years in higher education and collaborated with both public and private institutions across the U.S. and even around the world to fill key vacancies. Honesty has been crucial behind the scenes and on campus itself.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There was a reorganization of rank-and-file and divisional leadership,” Acebo said. “We Acebo and the leadership team at the time worked with faculty to determine which positions would go, although consulting with faculty had not been a requirement, Calathes said. AFT 1839 represents faculty and professional staff.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Hamm Senate Bill 1397 , the Educational Opportunity and Success Act, would institute commonsense reforms to make it easier for educational institutions to reach students who would benefit from these programs. WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education applauds U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But even with ample warning, school closures have a steep impact on student success. Abiola Farinde-Wu, assistant professor of urban education, leadership, and policy studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Re-enrollment does not itself guarantee success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Higher education is a ladder to social and economic mobility and stability, and learning certain skills like leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication, can make the difference in a graduate feeling their time in postsecondary education was both worth the expense and helped them achieve life goals.

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