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They also had technology needs, such as, to improve student internet access, cybersecurity, and hybrid learning efforts. The report noted that many colleges had maintenance backlogs, damage from natural disasters, and facilities that need modernization. GAO surveyed a representative sample of HSIs in the U.S.,

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Dr. Ken Atwater “Over the years, BBCB has been a national event for young men of color to come together and discuss the unique issues they face in this country and in their community,” said Hillsborough President Dr. Ken Atwater. For more information and to register for the event, visit bbcbsummit.org.

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It examines over 200 indicators to determine who accesses a variety of educational environments and experiences, to explore how student trajectories and outcomes differ by race and ethnicity, and to provide an overview of the racial and ethnic backgrounds of faculty, staff, and college presidents. At an event in Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The school makes many events publicly available online and makes courses available on its UC BerkeleyX platform. The allegations of violating Title II of the ADA stem from how much of the school’s free online content is inaccessible to those with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Benedict College joined the campaign to eliminate period poverty by facilitating a "I Support My Sisters…PERIOD" special collection event. “As It's alarming to see how inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products affects women worldwide, leading to significant physical, mental, and emotional challenges,” she continued.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision.

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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. Dr. Montserrat Fuentes is president of St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

To be able to examine the context of the academy after we have been through some of these world events that we have had recently, I am intrigued to see what people find out,” says Eanes, a widely published scholar in the field of social work.

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JUNE 12, 2023

The goal is to help faculty create curricular materials for humanities courses and provide veterans and Southeast Asian students more access to meaningful content. A schedule of events and presentations can be found here. The program will run Jun. 12-16 residentially and Jun. 19-23 virtually.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The event which took place Sep. We are proud to partner with the HBCU Week Foundation, an organization working to make college education more accessible to thousands of high school students across the country," said Omar McNeill, head of compliance at Barclays US Consumer Bank. "By

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

COIN has an elders-in-residence program through which UM students have access to cultural knowledge speakers and language speakers. Events and activities happen throughout the academic year. We can be the connecting piece to bridge them to those opportunities and provide them the access that they need.”

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JULY 10, 2024

“WOCEC is taking the lead to formulate solutions and actionable outcomes that will harness resources and contacts to provide access and equity to all," said Watson, who is also a professor at Trinity Washington University. This year’s event, themed “Fostering Community, Support, and Empowerment,” will take place Oct.

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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. On the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, we stand at a pivotal moment in history. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A culmination of events over the past decade, both external and internal to the campus operations, has forced the closure of this system of colleges,” the school announced. Student Justice Perez Sanders, 16, was only able to retrieve some of her art portfolio because she was not able to access the school’s servers.

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MAY 12, 2023

The event includes film screenings, hip-hop performances, and the RCC commencement ceremony. They advocated for an institution of higher learning that was affordable and accessible for the neighborhood. Roxbury Community College is celebrating its 50th anniversary over three days this weekend, GBH News reported. and Red Shaydez.

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Engage in innovative thinking when it comes to staff wellness events. Provide Access to Resources : Ensure that teachers have access to mental health resources and support networks. Occasionally, set aside professional development time and invite staff to participate in a wellness activity.

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After 18 years of dedication to our organization, Team IHEP is bidding a bittersweet farewell to a true champion of college access, student success and educational equity. Her determination to advance college access and success for first-generation, students of color, and students from low-income communities is an inspiration.

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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. But the mentoring program proved to be just one piece of the puzzle.

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OCTOBER 27, 2024

The program also provides access to mentors for early career faculty and trains them in grant writing, op-ed writing, teaching, and how to achieve a better work-life balance. Gasman said that offering the ELEVATE program free of cost is also critical as many MSI faculty lack travel and professional development funding.

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MARCH 13, 2023

As part of the Student Success Collaborative, our partner institutions also gain access to decades of research, an EAB expert dedicated to their success, events designed to disseminate best practices, and a close-knit community of like-minded campus leaders. Schirmeier said: “The technology is just one part of the solution.

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JULY 26, 2023

Equal access to education is the key that unlocks the American Dream. The event – organized by the ETS Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) – celebrated, honored, and recognized the students’ tenacity, academic achievements, and commitment to service. You are the future leaders of that society.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The event will take place Sept. By showing people what incarcerated people read, what they go through to get access to health care and what their living quarters look like, we’re sharing a much fuller, much more nuanced idea of what mass incarceration in America really looks like, and that could influence research for generations.”

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Approximately 80% of the students who access EAP are Latino. As you work with people closely, you know that you’re making a difference,” says Michael Heim, director of CAMP and of WSU’s Migrant Education Student Access & Support. Students can participate in events and come into the CAMP office and discuss questions they may have.

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For those looking to bring together other youth and young adults to discuss mental health and put on events … Active Minds chapters are the place for you! As an Active Minds Chapter, you’ll have access to various resources, the professional expertise of Active Minds National Staff, and networks of peers – all at no cost.

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JULY 9, 2024

Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? The Hubs also communicate with each other and retain all their lectures online for access at a later date.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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MAY 5, 2023

The event was organized by the group Protect African American Studies (AFAM) Movement. Many even slept there overnight, blocking the stairs and access to some offices. “We “It’s sad that Black students on Seton Hall’s campus are still organizing to receive fundamental resources that we are entitled to.”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

McNeil, a retired Air Force major general, attended the event, along with family members of the other three. Students from those two schools, along with UNC Greensboro, had continued the momentum of the sit-in until that summer of 1960, when the chain store changed national policy to equal access to lunch counters.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Conference organizers, it argues, should increase their experimentation with virtual and hybrid events, for their own long-term health. It’s more accessible financially,” said Dr. Jessica Pokharel, manager of research and discovery at JSTOR Labs and an author of the report. “A

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With an Elevate membership, recipients can access a professional network of creatives and entrepreneurs; exclusive content; various events; luxury hotels and benefits; and extended purchase warranty. “Career development and financial planning are key next steps in the future for these graduates.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Jenny Nguyen The INTO Community platform will give international students the opportunity to obtain information and support, learn more about events and job opportunities, and interact with colleagues and faculty live regardless of location. Students will be able to get personalized assistance on visa requirements and housing arrangements.

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MARCH 14, 2024

There is a long history of Blacks being excluded from even being considered for private and public sector contracts and job opportunities without there being intentional efforts in place to ensure targeted outreach and access. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Marcus Bright is an author and social impact professional.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rubric pushes basic needs staff to focus on four goals while providing examples of activities associated with each: (1) Provide timely, accessible, and comprehensive basic needs resources and services with clearly navigable systems and outcomes. (2) 4) Collect and use in-depth student data and demographics.

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MARCH 29, 2023

He also addressed utilizing evidence-based issues like homelessness and systemic barriers for people without access to mental health physicalities, recognizing trauma as a public health issue, and reframing the language in mental health through early detection screenings and in-person community screening events. and James L.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Dr. Marcus Bright Even with access to some form of computer science education for example, there still needs to be a great deal of promotion and on-ramps built for students to be motivated to enroll and persist through completion. It will consist of events and programming across the country that will have three objectives: 1.)

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JULY 20, 2024

In the early 2000s, Bennett worked at the center as a graduate student event coordinator under the second director, the late Mary Karen Powers. Maxey-Rezmer worked alongside Bennett and the Women’s Center to plan an International Women’s Day event honoring Louisville’s diversity in racial, cultural, sexual, gender, and physical backgrounds.

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Plus, it prevents burnout and keeps you energized throughout the event. Join our email list for exclusive access. When you prioritize your well-being, you’re better equipped to absorb information, connect with others, and make the most of your conference experience. Want to be the first to know about registration for next year?

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