Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

“For the past 20 years, Achieving the Dream has served as the premier organization shining a light on the responsibility institutions of higher education have to address the academic and non-academic needs of its low-income students, students of color, and first-generation college students,” says Brownlee. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Lee said there is concern of funds from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), CARES Act, and other federal stimulus funds ending. Innovations Smith said a rebound in community college enrollment is largely due to dual enrollment, which allows high school students to take community college courses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As minoritized individuals and scholars, we must set the record straight on several real ‘issues/problems’ confronting students of color. BeProactive Administrators can utilize their school counselors to bridge partnerships between the school and parents and students of color as they are trained in cultural responsiveness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino. From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We Dr. Erika D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Those taking part in the fellowship have come from a wide range of academic fields, such as biology, nutritional science, anthropology, health administration, fungal ecology, social work, history, and neuroscience. They can work on their mentor’s already established research project or develop their own.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 3, 2024

Administrative training Too many administrators ascend to their position with no clue, or training, in what counselors do. State legislatures and NASSP would do well to require all administrators to attend a two-hour orientation on the role and duties of school counselors.

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Counselors' Corner

MARCH 6, 2024

Really bright low-income students are paired with caring counselors for help building a college list, writing college essays, or both. His organization is known for being incredibly student-friendly, from the blogs to the pay-what-you-can services they offer. Enter The Matchlighters Scholars Program.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I was overjoyed to have the concrete example of what these educators were willing to do for their students, for free (and often putting their own money in), in the midst of their own upended lives. Second, I had spent about fifteen years working to improve college success for first-gen, low-income students.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

iStock Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. Marchante is NACAC’s Project Manager, Content Strategy & Outreach.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. Marchante is NACAC’s Project Manager, Content Strategy & Outreach.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

Sharp cuts in state and federal funding, especially after the 2008 recession, led to a need to bring in more tuition revenue, and competition for enrollment has led schools to spend more on administration, services and amenities. The good news is that some states are beginning to reinvest in higher education.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. We're excited to see the Lab support our member campuses. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. We're excited to see the Lab support our member campuses. To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators commented that “Schools can only work with valid and correct data that is provided to them from the U.S. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators commented that “Schools can only work with valid and correct data that is provided to them from the U.S. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado State University. Dr. Sacks holds a Ph.D.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Fund for Teachers: Teachers can receive grants through Fund for Teachers , allowing them to improve their students’ learning experience. The New Teacher Center: The New Teacher Center provides coaching to administrators and teachers to train and retain educators. Operation Backpack operates in several states and cities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

In California, where affirmative action has been banned since 1996, the state university system (UC) began to focus on increasing socioeconomic diversity, introducing policies that connected more directly with low-income students and those from lower-performing schools.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes 9% Increase for TRIO in FY24 March 10, 2023 — by Maureen Hoyler This proposal asks Congress to provide a $107 million (or 9%) funding increase for TRIO, for a total proposed appropriation of $1.3 billion in FY24. billion in FY24. million, respectively.

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COE

MARCH 11, 2024

Due to the budget limits outlined in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (the debt limit deal), the Administration requested minimal increases across the government. The Administration also urges Congress to consider increasing the stipends offered in Upward Bound and McNair. (It Department of Education here.)

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

This will adversely affect the college plans of students planning to apply in the 2023-24 admissions cycle as well as students who need to re-apply for Federal aid each year. The delay of the 2023 FAFSA launch from October 1 to December worries advocates of greater access to college for low-income students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Benedict College has received $2,893,457 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a pilot program to expand Internet access. In 2020, we saw firsthand how the lack of broadband access affected our students, faculty, staff, and community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Under the Biden-Harris Administration there is considerable focus on MSIs—happening in conjunction with increased emphasis from media, funders, and corporations,” she wrote. TRIO programs, which include Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Service, got a $54 million increase to $1.2 It makes that conflict much less severe.”

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COE

MAY 10, 2023

COE hosts the Opportunity Matters Book Club for first-generation and low-income students, allowing them to discuss literary works that raise issues related to opportunity and equity. LEARN MORE “Upward Bound prepared me for after high school, not just education,” Wright said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration will award more than $13 million to 34 higher ed institutions to for campus-based childcare programs to better assist low-income student parents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 25, 2023

and the potential for federal shutdowns, but this one is just a little bit different,” said Justin Draeger, president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. However, even a few weeks of crisis could affect students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

It describes its approach as equity-driven, data-centered and student-focused. Theres no question the future of our country depends on how well we educate todays students, said Forte. Unfortunately, this administration does not share that belief. We should be talking about national leadership on improving educational outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 17, 2024

Alex Padilla of California and other lawmakers are lauding the Biden-Harris administration’s plans take to expand educational opportunities for Latino students. Department of Education proposed rule to expand the federal TRIO Program that supports low-income students, including Dreamers, in transitioning to higher education.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 31, 2024

“ The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to making higher education possible for more students, including through ensuring students qualify for as much financial aid as possible. It also imposes additional administrative burdens on colleges by requiring them to formulate and send offer letters twice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its absence, she added, would mean that education would no longer be a priority at the federal level, which could have a chilling effect and dangerous consequences including the loss of curriculum standards, decreased support for HBCUs, loss of federal oversight in special education and disruption of Pell Grants and federal student loans. "It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Efforts by the Biden administration to pass a rule on student loan forgiveness was a major story from 2023 that will again be front and center in the new year. Access, affordability, and free speech will continue to make headlines in higher education. That rule will likely, immediately get challenged in court,” says Kelchen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the year winds down, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and administration are left to wonder what comes next in higher education. He explained that many campus administrators are self-imposing various versions of DEI rollbacks even when not legislatively mandated. The re-election of President Donald J.

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College Planners of America

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Among other things, the suit alleges that the Biden administration disregarded Federal procedures by denying the public the opportunity to comment prior to rolling out the Plan. ” A public comment period is not required under the legal authority that the administration cited for its action — the Heroes Act of 2003.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Linda McMahons nomination to be Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump exemplifies this trenda calculated move that highlights the incoming administration's apparent disdain for public education. Consider the litany of controversial appointments in the upcoming administration.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

But most students still don’t have information on the net cost of colleges when they need it most—in time to identify the best school for them and enroll in it. The dilemma facing students and families is due solely to the delay-ridden and problematic rollout of the new FAFSA by the ED. This was not budgeted or scheduled.

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