NACAC's Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

For these 186 public and private, not-for-profit four-year institutions, we spent two and a half years collecting detailed data on how colleges implemented test-optional admission during the 2021-22 admission cycle (the first selective college admission cycle after the pandemic began) using archived historical websites. Dominique J.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. are pursuing an Associate’s Degree and the percentage of job openings that require a four-year degree declined from 51% in 2017 to 44% in 2021, the significance of community colleges in shaping the next generation of workers can’t be overstated. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Between 2016 and 2020, the UIA conducted a randomized control trial study of proactive, predictive analytics-enabled advising for first-generation and Pell-eligible students across 11 campuses. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. Proactive Advising. Completion Grants.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all.

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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. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. Each month we aggregate and share the best of what we've learned, heard, and read.

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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. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. Each month we aggregate and share the best of what we've learned, heard, and read.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity.

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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 Students are assigned a coach to help them through college. It wasn’t practices, procedures, or policies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Law students entering school in 2023 are the most racially diverse group yet, continuing a multi-year trend. Jermaine Cruz “Forty percent are students of color, compared to 39% in 2022, and 36.9% in 2021, [and] 36.2% in 2020, and 35.3% in 2019,” says Susan L.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

Hamm This comprehensive report provides a 50-year historical trend analysis, shedding light on the state of equity in higher education and offering insights to policymakers, educators, and the public on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. WASHINGTON, D.C. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

COE President Maureen Hoyler National TRIO Achiever Award recipients have made significant contributions in their fields while exemplifying the values and principles of educational access and equity. Brett , president and CEO of The New England Council, has been recognized for his relentless advocacy for educational equity and access.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies. Media Inquiries For media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Terrance L.

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant. I still seek ways to support first-generation students and even taught summer courses for the UNH Upward Bound program in 2021 and 2022. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO students and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and student success. Named in honor of the late Robert L. The new chapter will be formally announced at a special ceremony on Friday, August 30, at the University.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

He learned about Active Minds through Arizona State University and quickly became the advocacy coordinator and social media head for the 2021-2022 school year, before joining the Student Advisory Committee in 2022 and being awarded the 2023 Sue Cimbricz Spirit Award. She even started her own nonprofit, Beyond Taiwan.

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