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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” The Metro-Wide American Indian Graduation Celebration facilitates conversations between tribal colleges and four-year institutions. The Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN) at UM provides community, holistic support for students.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The radio/television gives me the ability to speak, write, and communicate in a way so that people understand and feel what I believe,” says Walker-Griffea. I’m a great facilitator. Each degree continues to be instrumental. That’s one of my top leadership skills.

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Humanity in Healthcare Emphasized in Youth Career Pathways Partnership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As she regained her bearings, we were able to communicate with her through virtual calls. I believe that the movement that is being nurtured with this upcoming event is an incredible opportunity to help to support and shape the future of healthcare in South Florida. Dr. Marcus Bright is a scholar and social impact facilitator. .

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Young Adults With Silence

Active Minds

Creating inclusive spaces for historically oppressed communities, like individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, is pivotal in facilitating a more just, and thus healthier, society. One way to honor LGBTQ+ students’ mental health while raising awareness of the injustices faced by this community is to take part in the annual Day of Silence.

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Going Back to School Means Increasing Black/Minoritized Family Engagement Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More specifically, the council is designed to facilitate strong and effective relationships between schools and parents, families and caregivers. How they are viewed is communicated loudly and clearly, and contributes to families feeling disempowered and discouraged about physically coming to school events and meetings.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 24

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Missouri State University will have several events throughout the week to celebrate transfer students and transfer advisors. This year, National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-25, with the theme “Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Theory”. More information will be coming soon!