Remove Collaboration Remove Inclusion Remove Nontraditional student
article thumbnail

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

COE

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. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico!

article thumbnail

National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This institute will seek to close the academic barriers that marginalized and nontraditional students face in higher education. Dr. Thomas Stewart, vice chancellor for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, was named as the inaugural executive director of CRI.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Similarly, the authors of the report said that community-based organizations that work with institutions of higher education on reentry, must become better informed about the needs of college students, which may not align with their standard procedures. There is not a one-size-fits-all model.”

article thumbnail

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

COE

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. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

article thumbnail

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

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

article thumbnail

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

COE

With first-generation college students making up an increasing proportion of college enrollments, this course is both timely and essential. By combining our expertise, we can ensure that academic advisors and TRIO staff are well-equipped to meet the unique needs of these students, fostering an environment where they can thrive.”

article thumbnail

A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

President Milliron explained how this approach has already made a difference at National: "Our board has adopted a focus on how everything we do is around championing student success, building trust, advancing inclusion, embracing accountability -- and I love our last one, which is 'make things better.' Then you get going.