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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some of the programming is for prelaw [students] only, some for traditional undergraduates in mentoring, and some for currently incarcerated students. Team leaders are BMI students as young as sophomores, who help lead the direction of the program and mentor other students. Three different populations.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, the law's current definition fails to recognize valuable faculty contributions outside the classroomlike serving on committees, developing curriculum, and mentoring studentscounting these activities on the "wrong side" of the 50% calculation.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“[Recently], there was an interim hearing where the committee on higher education was grilling chancellors of the major public university systems in Texas about what they’re doing to comply and whether or not they’re really auditing all of the departments to make sure everyone is in compliance.

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Close the Gap Foundation Supercharges its Boards with Teachers and Industry Experts Invested in Student Success

Close the Gap Foundation

Along the foundation's journey to serve FGLI students with empathy and care, forming the BoE originated as a method for Close the Gap Foundation to enhance the mentor training process for its programs, which it successfully achieved through interactive workshops, educator panel discussions, and Q&A sessions on how to mentor with empathy.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

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Petersburg College offers multiple Subplans , such as Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, Compliance and History, Management, Human Services, Public Relations and Marketing, and Respiratory Care. Students learn about classic Diagnosis Related Groups (i.e., Department of Health, Jacobi Medical Center, etc.

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Impact of a Government Shutdown on TRIO Programs

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How to Streamline Your Financial Aid in 2025 with SSS

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Here’s how to implement an effective family mentorship program: Recruit Mentor Families: Identify families who have successfully completed the financial aid application process and are willing to share their experiences and knowledge with others. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to maintain compliance with federal regulations.