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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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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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Athletics and Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Organizations rooted in sports incorporate educational curriculum that helps participants be better prepared for higher education. Middle schoolers receive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) curriculum and high school application guidance. “We There are also chess lessons each week as well as music and art.

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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

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Mentorship and Support Programs: Academic Support: Provide academic support services, such as tutoring and counseling, to ensure the success of financial aid recipients. Student Organizations and Clubs: Support student-led organizations and clubs that celebrate diversity and promote intercultural understanding.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lehman faculty are encouraged to look through their curriculum and pedagogy to make it more relevant to their Latinx students, in part, through Spanish-language programs and through the school’s Department of Latin American and Latino Studies.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They learn about what we call the hidden curriculum of grad school,” Janssen says. Every participating student receives academic support, tutoring, career introductions, experiential learning opportunities and useful credentials. “We We hire their teachers after school to provide the curriculum.

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