Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

There’s a lot of work that has to be done to disentangle the intentional misinformation and disinformation to help the momma bears realize that it’s not CRT or diversity, equity, and inclusion that are harming their children; it’s the ones feeding the misinformation that do that,” says Alexander. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade. Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information. increase in registration from Fall 2022 to Spring 2024.

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Timely MD

JULY 2, 2024

More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? Looking to break down barriers to student success?

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Networking complements femtorship, facilitating connections within academic circles and beyond.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

EQUALITY, Spring 2024 May 3, 2024 — by Terrance L. January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2024

Purpose CSJ has six primary areas of concentration: civic participation; economics and wealth; educational equity; the future of work; communities and environments; and organizational entities. CSJ also advances racial equity and advises public officials and policymakers on effective policies and services for communities of color.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

EQUALITY, Summer 2024 August 15, 2024 — by Terrance L. June to August 2024 Upon arriving at American University in June, TRIO Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, and Talent Search students were warmly welcomed by their NSLC counselors, which included TRIO staff, alumni, COE staff, and former NSLC participants.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Regardless of race, ethnicity, or institutional type, 80% of students surveyed believed that their financial commitment was worthwhile in the long run. WASHINGTON, D.C.–

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 21, 2024 — by Jada Walker COE’s annual National Student Leadership Congress for first-generation high school students, with its visits to the Capitol and participation in debates, is often described as transformational for the young people who participate in the five-day experience. To view more pictures from NSLC 2024, click here.

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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. Create Change.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients August 9, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is proud to announce the six distinguished recipients of the 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award. . – WASHINGTON, D.C. – DeRionne P.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Lindsay Gee Calvert , director of the IIE Center for Access and Equity, highlighted the significance of support systems in delivering equity in education.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Dr. Brown, an accomplished higher education professional and a passionate advocate for student equity, will assume his new role on August 14, 2023. ” Dr. Aaron Brown’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to educational equity make him an ideal choice for the role of executive vice president.

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Catherine Cronin

JANUARY 11, 2025

But returning to speak about open educational practices for good with scholars and librarians who are leading work in open education for equity and antiracism that was a future I could never have dreamt. This drew on GTM and team members’ expertise as well as principles of data feminism (DIgnazio & Klein, 2020 ).

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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 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students.

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COE

JULY 12, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals July 12, 2024 — by Terrance L. Each session of the course will be co-facilitated by subject matter experts from both NACADA and COE, ensuring a comprehensive and insightful learning experience.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City August 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) proudly announces that Academy Award-winning filmmaker and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. The next cycle of the Wolanin Internship will launch this summer with applications opening in June 2024 at coenet.org. Create Change. Create Change.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

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

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The symposium kicked off with a bang as attendees were greeted by the President of COE, Kimberly Jones, the Senior Vice President—Head of Sales for Comcast, Marge Jackson, and Broderick Johnson, the Executive Vice President, Public Policy, and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity, with an unexpected surprise – a laptop giveaway.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

We have the opportunity to intervene in three places in time: before harm occurs, by creating environments and communities that are not accepting of sexual violence or behaviors that facilitate or permit sexual violence; during harmful behavior that facilitates or permits harm (I.e. Title IX guidelines changed on August 1, 2024.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

We’re excited for you to “meet” our 2023-2024 Student Advisory Committee cohort below. She facilitated workshops in high school and college, focusing on raising awareness about mental health. The post Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!) appeared first on Active Minds.

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Catherine Cronin

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the Call, we acknowledged the “existing pessimism and despair about higher education’s future” and invited elaboration of “glimmers of alternative futures”, especially those foregrounding “inclusion, equity, social justice, care and sustainability”.

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COE

DECEMBER 11, 2024

2024: A Year in Review December 11, 2024 by Terrance L. Hamm In 2024, COE deepened its commitment to TRIO alumni engagement and career opportunities by launching initiatives like the second national TRIO Career Development Program cohort, which connected over 160 students with mentorship, career readiness workshops, and internships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

The political landscape in Florida has recently witnessed some significant developments that pose a serious challenge to efforts aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities. This same tone and tenor have proven politically potent in the current 2024 Presidential election race.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Trump has brought a sense of uncertainty as 2024 draws to a close. Several states have already dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, and other states anticipate something similar coming their way. Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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