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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The students who are accepted into the college will complete their General Education (GE) classes there and will be taught in small classes and mentored by mostly Black Sacramento State faculty members. There will be a seminar room, study space, and lounge, all headquartered on the first floor of the library.

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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And we know what that means for the students we serve, marginalized and first generation,” said Nina Longino, executive director of iMentor, Chicago, an organization working in urban centers across the country to ensure students complete high school and college by pairing students one-on-one with a volunteer, college-educated mentor.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

COE

Therefore, during COE’s upcoming Policy Seminar and throughout the FY25 appropriations season, our community will advocate for an increase of $68 million for TRIO in FY25. for our Policy Seminar and working with you throughout the year to increase the federal investment in our nation’s first-generation, low-income students.

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They focus on experiential learning in New York City, mentoring and research support for students. The current cohorts do take specific seminars, but Byrne wants experiential learning added. There are groups on social media that are building communities, including informal mentoring networks and conversations for people of color.

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How to Gain Experience

Steve Keating

Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to meet professionals and experts. Be open to feedback from mentors, colleagues, or supervisors. Once you have more experience, you can share what you know by teaching, writing, or mentoring. Connect with people who are experienced in your chosen field.

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How to be a More Inspirational Leader

Steve Keating

Seek opportunities for learning, whether through books, courses, seminars, or mentors. Continuously learn and grow. Stay curious and committed to your own personal and professional growth. A leader who is constantly evolving and expanding their knowledge inspires others to do the same.

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Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts

COE

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Mentoring really works, but it is unevenly distributed,” said Rhodes. In addition, the mentor has to be well-trained, which requires more than the one hour of training that most mentoring programs offer. “We