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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Strengthening K-12 Partnerships Collaborating with K-12 schools enhances the pipeline of underrepresented students into STEM. Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for higher education. Academic Support in STEM Providing targeted academic support within STEM programs is essential.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Results are now informing services and support for Latinx students and improving conditions for all students. Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney.

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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data has helped reveal the varied challenges facing our students as individuals, as well as better insights into how to address those challenges through academic support, career learning opportunities, and initiatives designed to increase belonging and community. But the mentoring program proved to be just one piece of the puzzle.

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Marquette University Receives $1.25 Million to Bolster Prison Education Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The first, the Educational Preparedness Program (EPP) , offers courses, academic support, and career-building resources to currently and formerly incarcerated (CFI) students. It is collaborating with UW-Madison’s own prison education program towards that aim. million award marks Mellon’s second contribution to the program.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is also a desire to raise awareness about CAMP, so there is collaboration with the Latinx student center on campus and other student organizations to come up with meaningful ways to celebrate Latinx heritage during National Hispanic Heritage Month. “The Fall 2022 data shows Latinx META participants had a 3.73

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. The peer mentors are recruited from UCLA’s undergraduate student body and are usually former participants in AAP.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Government Programs: Explore government programs and tax credits that can help support private school financial aid. Proactive Outreach and Recruitment: Community Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations and schools to identify and recruit eligible students from diverse backgrounds.