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. My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students.

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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.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. Student Success. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions. In this blog, we focus on the need for NISS.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Growing up around family members who worked in TRIO, a federal program that provides student support resources to first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities, he modeled the program after Upward Bound. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference Blog U.S. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity Blog Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Madison Bollin , who had just completed her sophomore year at the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy in Dallas, Texas, added that she wished there were more time for even more integration among the different student groups at the conference.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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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 Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JANUARY 26, 2023

danielle Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:35 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership University Innovation Lab 3minutes Are you feeling siloed, stuck, or overwhelmed in your efforts to better serve first-generation, low income, and students of color? Ready to Innovate With Us? Join us in the Lab! Talk about a recipe for burnout!

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They specifically want to increase the presence of underrepresented racial and socioeconomic student populations on campus. Chances are, your campus leaders are asking a similar question: How can we enroll and retain a more diverse student body? In this blog, I’ll focus on the first half of the process: laying the groundwork.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs How Change Leadership Propelled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journey to Equity Change leadership acts as a vital bridge between intent and action. Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. What does effective change leadership look like in practice?

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. The program opened in Fall 2022 and is already serving over 70 students. Engage the whole family.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. However, community college students often face unique challenges, such as juggling work, family, and academics, which can take a toll on their mental health. Learn more 4.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Blogs Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class? Racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in test scores have significantly impacted admission rates for lower-income, first-generation, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students for years. If no, why not?

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To help identify chief pain points in community college online enrollment, my colleagues and I went undercover as prospective students, applied to community colleges, and attempted to complete as many onboarding steps as possible within a 5- to 7-day window. How to Address The 2 Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). percent compared to the prior fall, driven entirely by the growth of dual enrolled high school students (+11.5

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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. this summer. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. In her memoir, which is also COE’s 2024 Opportunity Matters Book Club selection, Campoverdi shares her personal journey, detailing the challenges and triumphs she experienced as a first-generation college student.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I think when people are planning to take on leadership roles, the decision to go to different institutions can be part of the growth that allows you to be more successful.” Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now!

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

We asked Chancellor Larive her thoughts about keeping people engaged, focused on what they have to do today, and hopeful about what's ahead, and she spoke about the transformational power of higher education: "Higher education changed my life from a low-income, first-generation college student. She earned her Ph.D.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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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. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.” this summer.

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