Accessibility First generation Placement 
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The discrepancy between grades and actual preparedness can result in a mismatch in college placement, preventing students from enrolling in courses that accurately reflect their knowledge. They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. As a college president, our role is to ensure that these changes are sustained and that the promise of open access is fulfilled for all students. Open access is inextricably tied to equity.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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. He often found himself as the first and the only person in boardrooms.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 1, 2023
Connections, networks and resources help people understand, access and navigate educational systems and the labor market. It may not be immediately obvious, particularly for first-generation learners.” We wanted to create a framework and supports for institutions.” It’s important to have these metrics for accountability.”
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 17, 2023
Eight were first-generation, and eight were students of color. They all had access to wraparound services from CHCP, including transportation, childcare, and food support, as well as close attention from faculty and administration: if any student missed a class, they were called within the hour to figure out a solution.
Timely MD
MAY 9, 2023
These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates.
The University Innovation Alliance
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Ensuring Equitable Access. Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students. Prospective students are increasingly paying attention to graduate job placement rates before choosing which college to attend.
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