Remove Academic support Remove Literacy Remove Mentoring
article thumbnail

Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. Another element of professional development is for faculty so that they can be more effective mentors and advisors.

Tutoring 283
article thumbnail

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.

Retention 298
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Learning and Teaching from Adversity: Meet TRIO Star Kontessa Siliski

Castleton Trio

Kontessa found a warm welcome at Castleton’s Academic Support Center (ASC). Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. She also found a part-time job mentoring students with disabilities through the College Steps program.

article thumbnail

Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. With this in mind, we (Hines and Fletcher) compiled the collection of readings by prominent scholars, as described herein. Dr. Erik M.

Advising 305
article thumbnail

2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students, 81% of whom are Latino, in overcoming social and economic barriers to higher education.

Retention 301