Accessibility, Nontraditional student and Success

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

COE

APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2023

This institute will seek to close the academic barriers that marginalized and nontraditional students face in higher education. The CRI will concentrate on expanding undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate research opportunities for underrepresented students and institutions.

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Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity

COE

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity April 24, 2024 — by Tommy Walls At the heart of TCDP lies a commitment to reducing income and wealth disparities, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

Success

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The report emphasizes that effective communication and collaboration within an institution and between institutions and organizations are essential to success. “If Basic needs services on campuses include food and housing assistance, but reentering students may not know about these services, noted Pokornowski.

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Hybrid Learning Connects More Students With Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The 22 colleges and 88 campuses within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and four-year North Carolina Central University (NCCU) have continued to embrace technology as a tool to improve and expand educational opportunities, especially for nontraditional students, through the creation of hyflex or hybrid courses.

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Delivering Holistic Support at a Large Urban Community College District with Dr. Ruth Reinhart

Civitas Learning

MAY 28, 2024

Austin Community College (ACC) is one of many institutions committed to student success amidst this enrollment uptick, especially among first-generation and underrepresented students. Engagement tracking ACC’s data confirms that students who engage with their advisors are more likely to persist and graduate.

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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And she expressed concern about “the spillover impact” of the Supreme Court’s ruling on student support programs and scholarships dedicated to underrepresented students. 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.

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Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

Education

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Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity

COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This prestigious accolade, COE’s highest honor, recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to educational opportunity programs and their unwavering commitment to advancing access for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The 2024 award recipients included Randolph Holly Jr.,

Education

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference

COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Mental health

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The Connections that Keep Students on Track

Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But as they navigate the tricky path from aspirations to success, it’s just as important to provide and foster these three types of connections. By doing so, we can help assure students that they’re not alone, and that they can succeed in a post-COVID college landscape.

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New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The report highlights that students value their degrees for immediate financial returns and personal fulfillment, meeting family expectations, and contributing to their communities. This underscores the need for higher education to adopt a more holistic approach to supporting student success.

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Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

COE

MAY 3, 2024

In this issue, we also highlight our FY 25 appropriations ask to Congress for a $68 million increase for TRIO; insights and updates surrounding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and the TRIO success story of our 2024 Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

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“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Leadership

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

He will share his story and insights with TRIO college access and success professionals, offering valuable lessons on perseverance, creativity, and the importance of representation in media. “We We are honored to have Matthew Cherry join us as the keynote speaker for our annual conference,” said COE President Kimberly Jones.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

COE

MAY 10, 2024

This paradox of higher education underscores the complex interplay between higher education access, socioeconomic status, and social mobility. However, higher education frequently serves to validate success for those who are already successful and to uphold the existing social order. . “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO students and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and student success. Carmouche’s commitment to our students and community exemplifies the spirit of service and excellence.

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EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

First generation

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

Cashman , a dedicated public servant and educational advocate, attributes much of his success to the SUNY Plattsburgh TRIO Student Support Services program. His success story is a testament to the impact of the TRIO programs. ” The 2024 National TRIO Achiever honorees are: Michael S. diplomacy and international relations.

Education

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

Key topics covered in the course include: Identifying the defining characteristics of first-generation college students within a historical context to gain insights into their strengths and opportunities for growth. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. COE and the family of Thomas R.

First generation

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A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 24, 2023

I've dedicated my life to helping more and more diverse students be more successful in the world of higher education so that they have more opportunities in their lives. If it wasn't for the education opportunities I had and the right people showing up at the right time, there's no chance I'd be doing the kind of work I'm doing now.

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Henry Bonilla Honored with 2024 COE Lifetime TRIO Achievement Award

COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

” Bonilla, the first in his family to attend college, went on to earn a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, which launched his successful career in television broadcasting before he was elected to Congress. And it happened because TRIO works.”

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Student Success Central

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

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Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity

Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Hybrid Learning Connects More Students With Opportunity

Delivering Holistic Support at a Large Urban Community College District with Dr. Ruth Reinhart

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward

Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference

Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity

Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference

The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth

The Connections that Keep Students on Track

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

Henry Bonilla Honored with 2024 COE Lifetime TRIO Achievement Award

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