Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez His job entails research and collaboration with other education groups, state legislators, and education officials in accordance with TICAS’s mission to increase college access, affordability, and success through improvements in student financial aid policies. He’s a great asset in California.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education. So, how can these institutions collaborate more intentionally?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

He works hard to ensure that he is living values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration in his work every day,” Sullivan continued. Rivera also notes Gonzales’ collaborative style. Renfro said Gonzales’ collaborative style has helped him to navigate the complicated politics of conservative-leaning Arizona.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Dr. Cindy Trejo According to Dr. Cindy Trejo, author of a new report produced by the Rutgers University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice, what the school does is simply “magic.” “I To me, that's just a beautiful story about equity and about having that inclusive mindset that doesn't see risk factors.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder. We collaborate with over 25 community partners where students obtain professional experience while serving the community.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

I nternationalization is designed to encourage collaborations between institutions across borders to solve global challenges and to prepare students for a globally connected world —opportunities that were missed during the pandemic. In terms of student mobility, there wasn’t much equity to start with,” said Dr. Philip G.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders. They collaborate on projects that improve access to graduate school for under-resourced students and students of color. We’ve worked for nearly two decades collaboratively to figure out how to approach this work.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Coalition building for comprehensive learner support Effective support systems for Latine students require collaboration. Champion Policy Changes: Advocate for institutional and systemic policy changes that promote equity and inclusion for Latine students. We conclude with calls to action for eHSI leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2024

Charleston “As a two-time alum, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to advance the work of inclusive excellence at UW–Madison, and I look forward to further collaborations with our campus and state,” said Charleston, who holds a master’s and Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW–Madison’s School of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Molloy University and a 2020 Emerging Scholar, in his letter nominating Means this year. “My It’s all a team effort,” Means said. My interests in higher education are focused on access,” Means said. “I Means was also a 2021 Richard P. Means’ endeavors have yielded enviable results.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The project plays counter to dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion, to this desire to silence, as we try to create a more diverse, equitable society,” said Hughes-Watkins. These stories are complicated and often traumatizing, Hughes-Watkins said, but their discovery can play a critical role in healing a racially stratified world.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Today, there are robust pre-college programs serving 1,000 to 1,500 students. His dissertation research was on the CEED summer programs. After completing his Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We had become complacent for a long time in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), doing the same-old, same-old.” Acosta adds that, as a first generation Latinx himself, he wants to know that the patients from his home community will receive and look forward to better healthcare in the future. Dr. David A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer. Delgado came to Lehman in 2021 from the Midwest, where he often heard firsthand from Latinx students how much it meant to see him on campus. asks Delgado.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For underrepresented groups such as first-generation college students, students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, and those from low-income backgrounds additional pressures and other factors like stigma or lack of awareness, often compound these challenges and cause students to hold back from seeking the care and support they need to thrive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

To address this problem, Jean — who is the assistant provost for special programs at Montclair — has been helping to lead the charge to increase male enrollment at the university, all the while forging collaborative partnerships with the surrounding community. Responding to a crisis The charge from Dr. Junius J.

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MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. It wasn’t always easy to know where to go if I needed advice on what classes to take, what to declare for my major, how to get financial aid,” Cardona shared in a keynote at last week’s Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Between 2016 and 2020, the UIA conducted a randomized control trial study of proactive, predictive analytics-enabled advising for first-generation and Pell-eligible students across 11 campuses. The lab launched this year, and we're excited to celebrate this hub where faculty and staff from our member universities can collaborate.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. I am always quick to tell them that it was actually my parents who blazed that trail.

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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? It can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to even figure out where to start. We can help.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students. Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:00. College to Career. University Culture.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We raised $5 million for cutting-edge collaborative innovation projects, and we welcomed new colleagues and partners to the digital ecosystem of our University Innovation Lab. We know that when universities collaborate, students win -- and when students win, our country's future is bright. They are the future of our sector.

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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. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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COE

JULY 9, 2024

During my internship, one of the most memorable moments was preparing for and attending a committee hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. I also had the opportunity to participate in staff meetings and collaborate with fellow interns on special projects. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico!

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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MAY 9, 2023

Collaborating with local businesses to create training programs that meet specific industry needs. The $500 million Good Jobs Challenge from the EDA is a great example of how strategic partnerships can support workforce development and create opportunities while promoting equity and diversity. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We raised $5 million for cutting-edge collaborative innovation projects, and we welcomed new colleagues and partners to the digital ecosystem of our University Innovation Lab. We know that when universities collaborate, students win -- and when students win, our country's future is bright. They are the future of our sector.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Department of Education; and Stephanie Miller, Vice President of Data and Impact at Axim Collaborative. Department of Education and Axim Collaborative explored the power of data in driving educational outcomes for TRIO students. Department of Education, and Stephanie Miller. this summer.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For those of you who haven't heard of College Greenlight, the simplest way to describe it is that we're a network of partners dedicated to supporting first generation, lower income and historically underserved students on their path to and through higher education. So Let's Get Ready is a national near-peer mentoring organization.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. How do you keep collaboration going when not everybody is in-person? So I acted like I was running my research group.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Networking with fellow TRIO personnel who have embraced empower provides invaluable insights and support, creating a collaborative environment for success. The tiered data entry system prevents accidental damage, providing peace of mind as we continue our operations. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. We’ve since collaborated, and I’ve guided her through making changes to the APR and other functionalities. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students. It is truly the essence of their existence. Dr. Harry L. TMCF advocates for policies and initiatives that benefit HBCUs and the students they serve.

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