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On July 1 st , incarcerated Americans will re-gain access to Pell grants for the first time in nearly 30 years. These students are therefore not eligible for Pell grants, making it exceedingly difficult for them to access higher education. If you’re in default, this new opportunity for prison education is closed to you.”

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Under Currys leadership, their efforts grew into a larger task force committed to addressing housing, food, and basic needs for the student body. Curry also became one of the founding chairpersons of the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce in spring 2018.

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Pell Grant recipients or those who qualified for free school breakfast or lunch were eligible for the ACP. households have no access to the internet in their homes, roughly 24 million households. million grant from the U.S. According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), one in five U.S.

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But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. Ellis , “accessibility means dismantling the barriers—physical, digital, and attitudinal—that impede the full participation of individuals with disabilities.” Accessibility and belonging are not separate entities.

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I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success. We need to double what we offer for Pell Grants. It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success.

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Title: Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tenured: No (tenure track) Age: 32 Education: B.A., an associate professor of educational leadership and research methodology at Florida Atlantic University, commends Dueñas for her innovation. Dr. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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Before and during COVID, most of these students vanished from our most affordable and accessible institutions – our community colleges. At Compton, we put all budgets on the table – every small categorical program, every department, every grant – to pay for what works and will reach the largest number of students.

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Her lived experiences align with those of many FLC students, and her leadership, vision, and dedication to reconciliation and student success make her an outstanding choice to guide the college into its next chapter." Shotton currently serves as FLC's inaugural Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Acting Dean of Students.

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Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.” Guttman engaged with lawmakers and policy makers as a collective through CUNY.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that gives community college students transferring to HBCUs a one-time grant of up to $5,000. Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan’s Assembly Bill 1400 repurposes funds from the College Access Tax Credit, which was proving less effective at its original purpose due to federal tax changes. California Gov.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Josh Shapiro has released a new blueprint for higher education in the state, focused on competitiveness and workforce development, and grounded in access and affordability. Colleges are competing with one another for limited dollars — duplicating degree programs, driving up costs, and reducing access. Pennsylvania Gov.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. Coupled with the $400 increase in the 2022 fiscal year, this is the largest two-year increase ever in the history of the grant. With President Biden’s signature on Dec. Dr. Ivory A.

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And the presidents commission on diversity, equity and inclusion at her university has since become the presidents commission on access, opportunity and community. They are also removing DEI from their leadership titles. For instance, The center that Chancler directs was once known as The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Historically, the leadership of organizations, including institutions of postsecondary education, has rested within the dominant white, cis-gendered male culture. Black Americans slowly gained access to higher education, with Alexander Twilight credited as the first Black man to receive a bachelor’s degree in 1823. Kimberly R.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Vega's research is rooted in a deep commitment to equity, access, and success for underserved populations in higher education.

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UNCF recognized that these institutions need more than just emergency support or short-term grants. Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006. They represent how we work with HBCUs to move from where they are to where we want them to be.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

million grant from the U.S. Jee Hang Lee For this FY 2022 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T) National Partnership Grant , Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) and American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) will assist as partners. “In Jee Hang Lee.

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MARCH 12, 2023

When Congress voted in December 2020 to restore Pell Grants for incarcerated Americans after a 26-year ban, advocates hailed the move as an opportunity for 760,000 people in prison to achieve a better life through education. Computer access is really atrocious,” said Appleman.

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Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will receive a $1 million multi-year grant from Disney to support journalism students, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. ABC News President and FAMU alum Kimberly Godwin announced the grant at FAMU’s Homecoming Convocation in October.

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JUNE 13, 2024

So often we see exceptional talent unable to reach their potential because financial barriers keep them from accessing top-tier training,” she said. "At The MFA degree programs serve 35 students, each of whom receive financial assistance through scholarships or grants.

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Strengthening a Diverse Leadership Pipeline Through Leadership Preparation and Development” is a partnership of faculty from five schools: Stony Brook, City College of New York, Fordham University, Hofstra University, and St. John's University.

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The California community colleges focus on equitable access by calling for all ninth-graders to take at least a one-credit college course in which they explore potential careers and develop a preliminary college education plan that includes a minimum of 12 college credits during high school. Accessible from [link] Hoang, H.,

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Students receiving Pell grants have graduation rates 21 percentage points lower than students who are not Pell-eligible. Higher education leaders face an obligation to Kansas families to remove barriers to access and success and ensure that our system lives up to the ideal of equal opportunity for all. Structural change is needed.

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During her time at Moraine Valley, Haney oversaw the Title III-Strengthening Institutions Program Grant for its Increasing Access to Career Pathways Initiative by the U.S. Crawley Leadership Award. Department of Education. Haney holds a Ph.D. in interpersonal communication from Bowling Green State University; an M.A.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Still others, influenced by dangerous myths, are reluctant to attend an open-access institution like a community college. The institutions are open-access, affordable, and conveniently located. The launch was assisted by a planning grant from the Kresge Foundation. Dr. George R. attend them. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The leader of a Native American higher ed student access organization was recognized and commended by the Bank of America as a Neighborhood Builders Social Equality Awardee (NBSE). leaders awarded by the bank for working to strengthen social equality and economic opportunity. Crazy Bull chose The American Indian College Fund.

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million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the BMRI amplifies collaborative thought leadership, and social justice and strives to counter conflicting narratives, distrust and ambiguity with a clear, authoritative voice on the experiences of Black men. Funded by a $1.4

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Esters is a respected mentor, educator, and scholar who brings a wealth of experience and leadership that will be critical to Penn State’s continued growth and success as a leader in graduate education worldwide,” said Dr. Justin Schwartz, interim executive vice president and provost at Penn State.

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PCC’s Community Excellence Grants program allows faculty, staff, and students to propose ideas in service of the school, its diverse campus, and its nearby communities. According to the college, the internal grant awards total approximately $1 million a year. PCC is a place where we have a lot of creative thinking,” Boekelheide says.

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I have thought a lot about our university and the most auspicious time to begin a leadership transition. Yale also became more financially accessible: the number of incoming freshmen who qualify for Pell grants doubled from his first year to 22% at present. Dr. Peter Salovey, president of Yale University. “I Stay tuned.”

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Back in December of 2020, the foundation awarded the then-budding EPP a $745,000 24-month grant that allowed the team to build up and grow. Since 2015, the Mellon Foundation has awarded more than $73 million in grants to prison higher ed programs, according to Dr. Carolyn Dinshaw, senior program officer for higher learning at Mellon.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The overhaul – which comes with form simplifications, different student aid measures and calculations, and expanded Pell Grant eligibility – is expected to be beneficial and to increase federal financial aid eligibility, according to a 2023 report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO).

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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. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

million grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information – will select undergraduates for training, advising, and support to increase readiness for medical school. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6

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Vanessa Cerano, a master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education Vanessa Cerano was always curious about academic research, but she, like Evans, never saw herself actually doing any. “I Cerano and Evans are MCT Scholars, part of a new program from the Dr. Melvin C.

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IHEP identified these two institutions by using the Equitable Value Explorer , a free, publicly accessible site that analyzes data from colleges and universities across the country. In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit. Students at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY.

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