Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

in educational leadership, enabling her to deepen her impact by developing innovative strategies to improve access, equity, and success in higher education. I was a first-generation college student, neither of my parents went to college, she says. This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These institutions are often gateways to upward mobility, offering access to quality education at a fraction of the cost of universities. Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A However, he continued to write as he engaged in more college-access experiences and roles. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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Mentoring Mental health Curriculum Teaching 279

Counselors' Corner

MAY 8, 2024

The Journal of College Access is a space devoted to such research (full disclosure—I am a founding editor), so I’ve had a chance to peruse some quality work on this topic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

However, they saw my identities, a Black kid from a lower-class family, and they saw a potential first-generation college student. Because of DEI, before it was a thing , I had access to resources and networks as my peers. Moore and Dr. Ijei supported every student. They saw all of me (i.e., diversity). The work of both Ms.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Connecting Black students with each other made them feel stronger and more determined to support each other through the curriculum. “It One of the most popular programs is C-Tech², designed for rising high school junior and senior girls, giving them access to information and technology necessary to prepare for their futures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This includes partnerships with overseas institutions, faculty with international background and expertise, and curriculum. Most of the kids who are going overseas are not first-generation students; [they] are kids from middle class, upper-middle class backgrounds from the more prestigious colleges and universities.”

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says. Sergeev emigrated to the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We design the curriculum individually to students’ needs.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Hidden curriculum: This refers to institutional jargon, unspoken rules, and processes that are intimidating to first-generation students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

In explaining the decision, Lafayette’s president Nicole Hurd noted that first-generation and low-income students often have challenges amassing a high number of activities, and are unaware that valuable experiences like caregiving or working can be listed. Absent that tool, we have several recommendations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

32 first-generation, low-income high school students from 15+ cities across California and Washington gathered with their mentors and program leaders to kick off their three-month program experience. We look forward to witnessing how our fellows will utilize Notion to access resources and collaborate as a community this summer.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents.

Higher education 131

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Leadership First generation Mental health Curriculum 97

COE

APRIL 16, 2024

As experienced McNair program directors – Miroslava as the faculty director and Yvette as a former associate director – we understand the daunting task of unmasking the ‘hidden curriculum’ of successfully applying to graduate school. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

Education 52

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. this summer.

Education 52

Education First generation Nontraditional student Leadership 52

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To better assure that all students are adequately prepared for college, the College Board is working hard to expand access to AP-level classwork, said Hastings. It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. Click now to view photos from this thought-provoking session at COE’s Annual Conference.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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Success First generation Leadership FAFSA 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Education 52

Education Nontraditional student First generation Leadership 52

COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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University Leadership FAFSA First generation 59

COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Education 52

Education Leadership First generation Mental health 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It “We said, how could that be? We realized there wasn’t navigation [in college] to help them finish the journey.” It was personal relationships,” he said.

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Mentoring Students First generation Leadership 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Leadership 52

Leadership First generation Mental health Mentoring 52

COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Leadership 52

Leadership First generation Mental health Mentoring 52

The LTC Blog

AUGUST 27, 2017

Consider including syllabus statements from relevant Carleton offices and take a look at Tulane’s accessible syllabus website. Create a welcoming environment from the first day of class: (From K.

Teaching 52

Teaching Students Inclusion Low income student 52

COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Tutoring 52

Tutoring Leadership First generation Mental health 52

College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The student receives credits for a college course, exemption from a required course, and/or advanced placement in the curriculum of a bachelor’s degree program. Modern States is a nonprofit education alliance dedicated to college access for all. CLEP exams can earn students up to two years of college credits.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

Their discussion is focused primarily on the school’s use of fly-in programs and all-access weekends in which prospective students and their parents are invited (all expenses paid) to travel to the campus to explore, meet staff and students, and participate in fun group activities. So, with that is our All-Access Weekend Fly-in program.

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