The University Innovation Alliance

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. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. Understanding how students may use their completion grant funds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

I became interested in the topic because of my own experiences, primarily being a first-generation college student, being a student who received a maximum Pell Grant, and identifying as a gay Black student. Means was also a 2021 Richard P. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr.,

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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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Growing up around family members who worked in TRIO, a federal program that provides student support resources to first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities, he modeled the program after Upward Bound. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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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. this summer.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 Over 40 million Americans have earned some college credits but stopped short of receiving a credential.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. And even though Hispanic students were the only college student population who saw consistent growth over the past 10 years, there was still a 24.5% learn more.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

The BoD's experienced leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in developing business strategy, will continue to influence those decisions as Close the Gap Foundation expands its programs to invest in even more student success.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Approximately 70% of Pueblo’s students are part-time, and 34% are first-generation. Over 5,000 students across 3 campuses. 70% of students are part-time. 34% are first-generation. Higher-than-expected summer melt in Fall 2021 led them to investigate causes that could threaten future semesters.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Madison Bollin , who had just completed her sophomore year at the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy in Dallas, Texas, added that she wished there were more time for even more integration among the different student groups at the conference.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. The result is a valuable student success resource used by faculty and staff.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits. Ready to get started?

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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.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the President of the Republic of Palau , and his wife, First Lady Valerie Ngereblungt Remengesau Whipps. 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., Whipps Jr. , Together, the couple has four children.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Almost three-quarters of the 11,000 students recently taking the African American Studies exam scored three or higher on a 5-point scale. It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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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 “We said, how could that be? We realized there wasn’t navigation [in college] to help them finish the journey.”

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

“By thoughtfully adopting a framework that promotes positive physical and mental health, we are prioritizing the whole-student experience and emphasizing an environment of emotional balance, creating community and purpose, and supporting financial, physical, and social well-being,” said Elon’s Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. “We

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. The result is a valuable student success resource used by faculty and staff.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education. 2 National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 McKinsey and Co. 5 Agostino, S.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

Alan Sugg was an incredibly effective leader, very kind, very engaging, and everything came back to student success. He gave me my first opportunity when I probably didn't deserve it, but he believed in what was possible. Throughout my career, I've tried to take some of those lessons about relationships.

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