Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2024

The strategies that CCA is suggesting—notably a semester-by-semester education plan for each student as well as providing academic and basic needs support—could further increase student success and completion rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Sáenz is the associate dean for Student Success, Community Engagement & Administration at the University of Texas at Austin. Burmicky currently has a book proposal on the subject and is working with a consulting firm on a presidential leadership competency study. Otherwise, the research becomes irrelevant.” Dr. Victor B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

As colleges and universities are expecting more faculty, staff, and students to return to campuses (in person) this fall, there is an opportunity for student affairs and human resource professionals to plan college-wide [re]engagement activities. They plan out programs and activities to build community and extended family for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success. 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans. I am not the expert, and I come to the students openhearted and ready to learn.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The previous two versions of the “Pickens Playbook” 7 College Readiness Moves to Make for Student Success and Year One at Tennessee State University (TSU) covered the journey of George Pickens during his last year at Miami Northwestern Senior High School and first year at Tennessee State University (TSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

The impact of DEI programs on student success Recent research continues to demonstrate the positive effects of diversity and inclusion initiatives on student outcomes. 2019) found that academic engagement and psychological capital resources were significant antecedents of academic performance among university students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. For example, some states have banned books due to race and gender, which can put educators at odds with non-discriminatory policies. Dr. Erik M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Bobbie Laur As partners in student success, community engagement leaders and diversity leaders collaborate with colleagues across the campus to create K-12 partnerships that center college access and success–often in communities and neighborhoods historically underrepresented in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

To bring about that change, CBCE sponsors an annual free and virtual conference that allows those committed to Black students’ success and wellness to gather. Pogodzinski says that the conference brings an important difference to the work of centering Black students. So, if we change schools, we can change the world.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

Yet despite the back and forth between Florida and the College Board, the program has now spread to 700 schools with nearly 13,000 students enrolled. Attendees at this year’s conference expressed both concern about the future and their continued dedication to HBCUs serving Black and Brown students on their way to successful careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As the ranks of HSIs grow and enroll even more students, it’s long overdue that we begin to operationalize the concept of “servingness” as a central factor to the success of these institutions. Wraparound support can be a key strategy to help more HSI students successfully navigate postsecondary education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Emergency funds for these students covered a range of needs, from housing and food insecurity to helping students cover the cost of their books, paying off any accrued debts or fines, or providing free or for-loan laptops, allowing access to online instruction, the go-to when in-person gatherings were shut down.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

In an era when so many faculty and young scholars are trying to just focus on their scholarship or focus on writing the book, Everrett is that rare individual who can bring it all together.” In his role as provost faculty fellow, Smith advises and guides the design and direction of academic and student success initiatives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

I am simply reducing the level of my professional engagements and being available for longer and more reflective walks, spending quality time with those I love, and co-editing a book of essays on leadership. Trustees Must be Held Accountable for Student Success. Five Reasons Why I Vote and You Should Too.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 13, 2024

Speaking with host Michael Moe , she discussed her personal experiences with student success, the UIA’s first ten years, how to scale change, and the value of embracing failure. She encapsulated the UIA’s mission this way: “People describe us as the Ivy League of student success innovation. Michael holds a B.A.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And Inside Higher Ed reports on a Colorado program to bring non-traditional students back after COVID: “State lawmakers launched CARE Forward Colorado this fall, which uses COVID-19 relief dollars to cover tuition, fees and books for a range of short-term certificate programs in health-care fields at Colorado community and technical colleges.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Speaking with host Michael Moe , she discussed her personal experiences with student success, the UIA’s first ten years, how to scale change, and the value of embracing failure. She encapsulated the UIA’s mission this way: “People describe us as the Ivy League of student success innovation. Michael holds a B.A.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 28, 2025

He bases that on his research, which focuses largely on how underrepresented and under-researched populations are socialized within academia as graduate students and early career faculty, as well as how they make meaning of student success. Dont make me go back to (farming). Smiths work on racial battle fatigue.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson wrote The New York Times bestselling book, “ The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration ,” which was published in 2010. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This award is COE’s highest honor and recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to college opportunity programs and the advancement of educational opportunity for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. In fact, we could easily write a book of praises about Rebecca from our clients, but in the meantime, get to know her below!

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Scholarship America

AUGUST 21, 2023

Aja created an entire plan to teach students about ASL and to teach the students how to sign a famous children’s book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See ? The students absolutely loved it!” “This past summer I asked Aja to volunteer and help me run a STEM camp I was hosting for 7 th graders in my lab,” Lauren added.

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Supporting Student Success

APRIL 1, 2021

Or maybe they had stood at the crossroads in a small community during a recruiting trip and saw with fresh eyes how big their campus must feel to students whose town has nine buildings along Main Street. This was the start to the excellent Rural Student Success Unconference hosted by the University of Georgia, March 19-20, 2021.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits. of the population with financial holds.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One hundred and thirty-nine high school TRIO students from across the country participated in the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) this year in Washington, D.C., She believes experiences like NSLC help educate students on every state’s unique challenges and education inequalities.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I was eager to learn new things and books were my favorite gifts. Vy worked hard, etching multiplication tables on her wooden desk at home and practicing the alphabet by writing in crayon on cabinets. She still uses that desk today, a reminder to be ambitious and always keep trying. “As As a kid, I was always a scholar,” Vy said. “I

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 29, 2023

Recommended Reading for Institutional Leaders We usually end our conversations about higher ed leadership by asking guests to recommend books that have influenced and inspired them. Dr. Burns offered us two titles: "If there's one book that you read as a leader, Leadership and Self-Deception makes a huge difference.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Sergeev challenged institutions to become more mindful of the role of family attitudes in student mental health and personal development. And he said they should view student success as his study did, through the lens of student strengths and assets. “I

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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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The Student Success Coach

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

He has developed many techniques for balancing work and studies, such as emailing himself when he needs to take note of an action such as a book to read or some specific work to do. Balance Between Work and Studies. As a father, he also sees his studies as an example for children to value continuous learning.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Her new book co-authored with Lynn Perry Wooten, The Prepared Leader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before , explores why prepared leadership should be a priority for all organizations. 4 Lessons from University Presidents on Crisis Thinking and Resilient Leadership Nathan D. Grawe Nathan D.

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