The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Completion Grants. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This was decades prior to the passage of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, which created separate land grant institutions for Black Americans. My former college in Massachusetts had a large population of Black students and steadily increasing numbers of Latine students. With the presidency come privilege and pressure.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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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. “My interests in higher education are focused on access,” Means said. “I

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Insights from IHEP’s Community of Practice to Policy to Increase Degree Completion By Janiel Santos Higher education can be a pathway to economic security and social mobility – but only if a student earns a degree. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 ii 5.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It has become clearer than ever that we need a movement toward large-scale student success to elevate us as a society and as a competitive economy. For this to happen, we simply must achieve equity for those student groups that have been traditionally underserved.

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#RealCollege Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

State and federal safety nets as well as college programs fall far short of meeting their needs, and some relief programs are mired in so much bureaucratic red tape that they frustrate more than help students in crisis. How do students make up that 40%? million in debts for students who had attended during the pandemic.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Accelerator Model as an Innovation for Student Success First-year students sometimes have difficulties adjusting to college’s academic demands, and Dr. Renick’s team noted that freshmen struggled even more during the pandemic. Addressing this problem was the genesis of the accelerator model.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

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

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Insights from IHEP’s Community of Practice to Policy to Increase Degree Completion By Janiel Santos Higher education can be a pathway to economic security and social mobility – but only if a student earns a degree. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 ii 5.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What we learned about the future of student success from 1,200 success leaders. CONNECTED is my favorite time of year in the Student Success Collaborative , and this year did not disappoint! Here are my 3 biggest takeaways from CONNECTED22: The pandemic is still affecting student success in critical ways.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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Single Stop

MARCH 6, 2023

Since the initial partnership that began in 2021, Single Stop has screened more than 2,000 students for eligible benefits and supports valued at $29.4 Some of the public assistance programs included in the screening are Health First Colorado, Federal Pell Grant, and the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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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. The results were nothing short of remarkable.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They accomplish this by providing holistic support through extensive academic and wraparound services from the time the student applies to the time they walk the stage. The program opened in Fall 2022 and is already serving over 70 students. Their outreach efforts have played a big part in their early success. October 6, 2021.

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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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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This award is COE’s highest honor and recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to college opportunity programs and the advancement of educational opportunity for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It has become clearer than ever that we need a movement toward large-scale student success to elevate us as a society and as a competitive economy. We grew our network this year, from 11 to 14 institutions, to provide even greater opportunities for learning and scaling the most promising student success practices.

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Supporting Student Success

APRIL 1, 2021

Or maybe they had stood at the crossroads in a small community during a recruiting trip and saw with fresh eyes how big their campus must feel to students whose town has nine buildings along Main Street. This was the start to the excellent Rural Student Success Unconference hosted by the University of Georgia, March 19-20, 2021.

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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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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

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

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EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What happens when you disaggregate your student success data? 4 new data opportunities for success analytics—and where you should begin. December 14, 2021. 5,100 reasons to invest in your grant data. December 2, 2021. September 15, 2022. 4 reasons to streamline your data reporting. August 23, 2022.

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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. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 26, 2023

Redesign Higher Ed for Student Success Dr. Burns explained how college was never designed around student success: "One of the many ways is that our data systems are not connected. The people who would need to know to tell students that they're off track wouldn't have that information. Innovating Through Failure.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Often, student success supports are siloed in different offices, and everyone who is helping the student may not have the whole picture of their situation. This lack of integration and standardization can cause students to churn between offices, and to receive conflicting information.

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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 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.

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Timely MD

APRIL 11, 2024

Emily Stone, Dean of Counseling and Student Success Programs, said she has seen a significant increase in the number of students with underserved mental needs as well as those with far more complex mental needs than in previous years. With TimelyCare psychiatry, students receive the level of care they deserve.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But the problem is even bleaker than that: a survey by Student Loan Planner found 1 in 14 high-debt borrowers (not race-specific) experienced suicidal ideation due to student loan debt. --> 0 in 14 high-debt borrowers experienced suicidal ideation due to student loan debt. More on this later. Take the diagnostic to find out.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. As the program director since 1999, I’ve witnessed our evolution from a homegrown system to the dynamic world of empower.

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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 10, 2024

Department of Education disqualified nearly 80 applicants in the FY2017 grant competition for non-substantive “errors,” like line spacing and font size. He highlighted his commitment to TRIO programs and recalled how he fought to protect the Upward Bound program when the U.S. This program is vital for our community,” Espaillat remarked.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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

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