Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

It was 2021, and Galan was working in a summer bridge program, supporting teenagers who were applying to college. He mentors first-generation and low-income college-bound student athletes, as well as undergraduates and Ph.D. Carlos Galan Institution:  University of California, Riverside Graduate Program:   Ph.D., students. “I

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. EAB · How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Transcript [music] 0:00:11.2 May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

15, 2021, at age 69. The beauty of bell’s work was that it was so accessible, it was not contained in the academy,” said Malaklou. Fries-Britt, her mentor, was at first reluctant to step into the role as she was just beginning her transition from administration to faculty. News of bell hooks’s death came as a shock to many.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

population is 12% Black and 19% Hispanic, but in 2021 only 5% of PhDs in STEM fields were earned by Black individuals and 8% by Hispanic individuals. Espinosa said this exposes students at MSIs to research opportunities and mentoring. Velez said. Espinosa wants the scientific community to pay attention to these findings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

Wilson, of Morgan State University in Baltimore, who in 2021, presented a degree to his son, alongside hundreds of other cheering Morgan graduates. I absolutely learned a lot about the campus,” she said, adding that Wesley quickly emerged as a “rockstar” and became a mentor to so many of the younger students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The federal government projects that more than 203,000 new registered nurse (RN) positions will be created each year from 2021 to 2031, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Those barriers lead to a lack of access to quality education for our minority students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chan School of Public Health Career mentors: Catherine Klapperich, Boston University; Adriana Velazquez Berumen, World Health Organization; and Erin Kobetz, University of Miami Words of encouragement/wisdom: Be very intentional about what you choose to take on and how you choose to spend your time. global health, Harvard T.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While t ransfer pathways can offer students like Coleen an affordable and accessible route to earning a four-year degree, they too often fall short of delivering on this promise. 2017, updated 2021). For every 100 students who enroll in community college, 31 percent transfer to a four-year institution and just 14.6 ii Shapiro, D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Access to sports Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Nzingha Prescod initially didn’t see many sports options, but at age 8 she found her way to The Peter Westbrook Foundation, which offered fencing to New York City kids. It also seeks to improve access to quality education for kids in under-resourced communities. years at St.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The college recognized that the campus needed a safe space for males to get together, interact and learn from each other as well as to access resources,” says Jamal Biggs, director of the QCC MRC. Programming has been developed to meet the needs of men of color, who now comprise about 50% of the students who access the center.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

“My son [is] able to be in his program and not only see people that look like him but work with people that look like him and receive mentoring from people who look like him.” They receive college access support and entrance exam preparation in the fourth year.   For some, like Christine St. ” For St.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To better assure that all students are adequately prepared for college, the College Board is working hard to expand access to AP-level classwork, said Hastings. She said programs such as “near-peer” mentoring are powerful. “It We can redirect students to organize and advocate for what they believe in,” Hastings said.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

The 50 refurbished MacBook laptops donated by Airbnb brings technology to students who otherwise may not have access to reliable devices, and directly influences the outcome for those participating in Close the Gap Foundation's Social Impact Fellowship for the upcoming summer cohort. I was seven years old, and it was my first computer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This prestigious accolade, COE’s highest honor, recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to educational opportunity programs and their unwavering commitment to advancing access for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The 2024 award recipients included Randolph Holly Jr.,

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason , a visionary luminary credited as one of the architects of the Federal TRIO programs, blazed a trail that continues to illuminate the path toward educational accessibility. The Walter O. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 30, 2021

SUNNYVALE , August 30, 2021 – Today, Close the Gap Foundation announced its partnership with Forbes 30 Under 30 to launch a national mentorship program. Resources from Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship were made available to mentors to help ground their meetings.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

He served two terms as a senator in the Palau National Congress before being elected president in 2021. At its annual conference in Washington, D.C., the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. Whipps Jr. , Together, the couple has four children. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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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. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. They mentor and supervise UIA Fellows, convene student success teams, and ensure organizational accountability for their presidents and chancellors. •

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents. This was the beginning of my involvement in public policy and planted the seeds for my future career as an advocate.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

Providing access to gender-affirming health care Access to gender-affirming health care can be a critical aspect of the mental health and well-being of transgender students. Providing access to counseling services and support groups can help students manage these challenges and find a sense of community and belonging.

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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. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. They mentor and supervise UIA Fellows, convene student success teams, and ensure organizational accountability for their presidents and chancellors. •

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects. In many cases, partners jointly completed a project that benefitted both institutions.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Projections also indicate that the veteran population will become slightly younger, with 33% of veterans being younger than 50 in 2046 compared with 27% in 2021. Resources include 24/7 access to crisis counselors, coping strategies, podcasts, and webinars. Increase access to mental health services within the VRC.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Chancellor Reyes stressed the importance of understanding just how much work a top leadership position can be: "The more we provide people access to what this lifestyle is, what this job entails, the more you will be having people that can come in completely knowing this is and wanting to immerse themselves and give themselves to it.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Let's meet Magret An alternative education high school teacher from Danville, California, Magret Nunes became a part of Close the Gap’ s inaugural Board of Educators in March 2021. In this spotlight series, we wanted to share with you their personal stories and ‘whys’ as an educator and a board member.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She highlighted the importance of mentoring and credited Upward Bound with shaping her journey to becoming a university president. She became the first African American female to earn undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering from the university, thanks to the support and preparation she received from Upward Bound.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Horsford encouraged attendees who want to get active to move beyond their institutions and appreciate the role that non-profit and community organizations play in reaching students from marginalized communities. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This team has since won Ryerson’s 2021 Julia Hanigsberg Make Your Mark Staff Award for Client Service in recognition of their extraordinary efforts to support student success! Between July and September 2020, 13,003 students had access to the Get Ryerson Ready course shell on D2L, and 2,552 students (a 19.6% Planning for 2021.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

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Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Last month, Close the Gap Foundation deepened its partnership with Forbes to address the network gap by co-producing the 2021 Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day.

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