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Spaces of Belonging: Schools Look to Design to Help First-Gen Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And they may be less familiar with the “hidden curriculum”—the implicit norms and knowledge that help students navigate college life. To help them, colleges are going beyond academic support. These factors make it harder for first-gen students to function in institutions that were developed for elite whites.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. An example of an academic support program at Merced is EXCEL!,

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

Common barriers include: Cultural stigma: Many underrepresented students come from communities where asking for help, particularly around mental health, is seen as a sign of weakness. Hidden curriculum: This refers to institutional jargon, unspoken rules, and processes that are intimidating to first-generation students.

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4 Ways to Partner with Faculty on Student Success

Civitas Learning

By investing time and resources into supporting faculty, higher education institutions can help bridge academic and systemic gaps by: Addressing Academic Gaps: Offering professional development helps faculty become stronger instructors, improves early alert communication, and enhances student outcomes.

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Preparing for Success: How to Start the New Academic Year at an International School with a Private Tutor

Good Tutors Finder

In this blog, we’ll explore how to best prepare for the new academic year at an international school and how enlisting a private tutor from the start can significantly impact a student’s educational journey. Each system comes with its own set of academic standards, learning outcomes, and assessment methods.

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Online Transition Programming in the Time of COVID

Supporting Student Success

In just two months, while still performing their regular job functions in the new online environment, the Get Ryerson Ready team researched, developed, designed, and launched a robust, innovative, multi-disciplinary, and award-winning transition curriculum to support the success and well-being of the incoming class of 2020.