Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. They explored issues around success and access and how institutions can better serve the population. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 17, 2024

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2024

Our goal is to ensure that students have access to an advanced manufacturing education that can lead to careers in emerging technologies dealing with hydrogen and fuel cells technologies in facilities such the new Nel Hydrogen factory,” said Dr.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. EAB · How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Transcript [music] 0:00:11.2 May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. So this is really nice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The historic gains made in recent years resulted from colleges and universities across the country focusing on eliminating disparities in educational access and student access based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Many declined to enroll in the first place.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Student Behavior Collaborative We’re Improving Student Behavior, Together Guided, peer-supported workshops to help district leaders create the conditions for positive student behavior in their schools. The materials the Collaborative provided are amazing! Limited seats available. There is no way we could do all of this on our own.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

In close collaboration with partners, FSA is confident we will deliver not only a better product, but also a smoother process than last year,” said Singer. One that makes higher education more accessible and within reach for more Americans."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech, we are called to reimagine a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all Americans. Through cutting-edge research, faculty and students can work collaboratively with industry partners to develop pioneering technologies and solutions. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Through a collaboration between Wells Fargo and T.D. Our work with the T.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Program participants get access to early advising from their college of choice, academic counseling, and financial aid, while not having to face specific tests or transfer application fees. This agreement also creates SAU’s third national HBCU Urban Access Hub. “I SAU will also offer scholarships to Bridge to Bachelor’s students.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

Silos persist, differing definitions of student success hinder collaboration, and institutions struggle to establish a consistent and centralized knowledge base. There are numerous collaboration models in higher education, and each institution must create a model that suits its identity and needs.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Elevating Institutional Collaboration Dr. Gibson acknowledged that competition for limited resources is all too common within university systems: “Departments and entire institutions are being very, very guarded in the area they're serving. And I've tried hard to keep that close as I've grown and moved into different positions.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Elevating Institutional Collaboration Dr. Gibson acknowledged that competition for limited resources is all too common within university systems: “Departments and entire institutions are being very, very guarded in the area they're serving. And I've tried hard to keep that close as I've grown and moved into different positions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, the shortage of qualified professionals poses significant challenges, hindering access to quality early learning programs and impeding economic growth. Dr. Marcus Bright Access to high-quality early learning experiences is essential for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost. I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. That’s huge for many in our community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Dr. Peter Salovey The initiative is part of a redress following Yale President Dr. Peter Salovey and Senior Trustee Josh Bekenstein’s Feb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Matos Rodríguez “I share the desire to unite and connect those working in higher education, since this type of creative collaboration is what makes true change possible,” he continued. “I Dr. Félix V. He also served as president of CUNY’s Queens College and of CUNY’s Eugenio María de Hostos Community College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bridging the gap in access to digital tools, skills training, and a cutting-edge curriculum is essential for empowering underrepresented groups to participate in the tech landscape. Collaborative efforts could include tutoring programs, curriculum development, and targeted interventions designed to improve student outcomes in mathematics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

RTI oversees consortium management, operations, communications, and alumni engagement and collaborates with 28 organizations on behalf of DoD STEM to advance STEM education programs and engage the STEM workforce. The programs aim to bridge gaps in underserved communities, where STEM education and career opportunities may be lacking. "We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2024

Women of Color Education Collaborative (WOCEC), a new nonprofit organization, has sprung up to address the lack of diversity among K-12 superintendents in the nation. When women come together and develop trust and community, we create a foundation for collaboration, support, and lasting positive change in our communities.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Keith Curry, president of Compton Community College, and Dr. Pam Luster, President Emerita of San Diego Mesa College, focused on creating an equitable higher education landscape and increasing access for those historically marginalized by academia. Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson “I call Oakland my home, and my roots run deep in the East Bay.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The global challenge of access to higher education means that its life-changing impact in terms of opening minds, improving employment and earnings remain out of reach for many. Shai Reshef Reshef founded the online, tuition-free University of the People, which now has 137,000 students globally.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

The first cohort of fellows — whose projects ranged from a first-of-its-kind campus accessibility ranking to a digital zine examining the intersection of anti-Blackness, fatphobia, ableism , and incarceration — gathered at SFSU for a month-long workshop in July 2023. The dorms on the SFSU campus weren’t fully accessible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Many of these students face economic hardships, insufficient access to mentorship, and a lack of preparatory resources, all of which contribute to their struggle in navigating the medical education landscape. Dr. Marcus A. Bright However, inspiring stories like that of George Pickens show us that change is possible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. For example, we have developed an integrated framework to decrease student debt and increase access to outside scholarships. In addition to our CAMP scholars, the number of first-generation students at St.

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Timely MD

JUNE 4, 2024

Transform Your Campus With Virtual Care College students who feel supported, connected and have access to mental health care they need are more likely to graduate and experience better mental health outcomes while on campus and in the future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

And a second “welcome center” in Quincy, Massachusetts – in the Cove Fine Arts Center on Eastern Nazarene's campus – will be a place to access state shelter and services, the Healey administration said. The goal for it is to connect families to temporary and longer-term shelter. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 on weekends. .-3 on weekends.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By: Mamie Voight Earlier this spring, IHEP reached an important milestone: 30 years of developing research to address the nation’s most pressing higher education challenges and promoting college access and success for all students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

“This initiative by New America, made possible by Ascendium Education Group, will help stand up the training and workforce readiness programs that will ensure working families can access good-paying jobs in critical technologies that are vital to American economic competitiveness.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate on partnership expansion between the schools and community outreach. I am confident the collaboration that will emerge from this agreement will benefit students from both universities, as well as our neighboring communities.”. Auburn President Dr. Christopher B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Department of Education (ED) has announced final rules regarding predatory recruitment practices against veterans, access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students, and accountability when colleges and universities change owners. service members and veterans, and changes in ownership designed to evade accountability to taxpayers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost. I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. That’s huge for many in our community.

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