Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. Both are first-generation college students, grew up in migrant farming communities, have a background in mathematics, and served as president of MCCCD institutions (before Gonzales became chancellor of MCCCD). There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder. Seventy-two and a half percent of the students in the program are first-generation college students and 75% are Pell grant eligible.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

UIA institutions are deeply committed to producing more low-income graduates, first generation graduates, and graduates of color across the country, and their efforts are paying off. We’re excited to launch our newest scale project focused on advancing learning innovation and addressing equity gaps in STEM courses.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college.

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The LTC Blog

AUGUST 27, 2017

Create a welcoming environment from the first day of class: (From K. Tanner, “Structure Matters: Twenty-One Teaching Strategies to Promote Student Engagement and Cultivate Classroom Equity”, CBE–Life Sciences Education 2013 and “Acknowledging Class in the Classroom ” by Carleton TRIO/SSS staff).

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