Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 4, 2023

This event introduced 36 first-generation, low-income high school students and their mentors from across California, Oregon, and Washington, who will embark on a three-month immersive experience aimed at driving positive change in their communities. The company has provided refurbished laptops to support the Fellows' work. "We’re

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

Page has been lauded for her work, having been given the Council of Independent Colleges Chief Academic Officer Award in 2020 and recognized as one of Diverse’s 25 leading women in higher education in 2017. At Dillard, she oversaw the development of the school’s first online degree program and its Center for Racial Justice. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

are the first in their family to attend an institution of higher learning. These first-generation students are likelier than their peers to be from minoritized backgrounds, to face economic challenges, and to juggle jobs and families in addition to school. We have a first-generation student center on campus.

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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. Recognizing her potential, they urged her to pursue higher education.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

32 first-generation, low-income high school students from 15+ cities across California and Washington gathered with their mentors and program leaders to kick off their three-month program experience. Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Earlier this month, Close the Gap Foundation launched its fourth annual Social Impact Fellowship program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Department of Education, the school can better support and serve that sizable demographic, spurring them to become future leaders. The TEAS project is approaching the need to support its significant Asian student body from multiple angles, seeking out what would be the most beneficial: mentorship, mental health, and curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education ( Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education, Vol. & Alexander, L.D. Hines & E.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A in educational leadership and cultural foundations from UNC Greensboro.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Students visit Sabal’s Cassava Farm in Belize in March 2022 “Our student demographic is one of the most diverse student demographics in the country,” said Dr. Gundolf Graml, associate VP for academic affairs, dean for curriculum and strategic initiatives, and professor of German. Many of our students are first-generation students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. Hall, a first-generation African American student at DFC. “It Del Valle López, a first-generation DFC student from Guatemala, agreed. Staff were everywhere.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

This year, Excelencia also examined three specific areas of industry projected to grow by roughly 10% by 2031: STEM (statistics, technology, engineering and mathematics), healthcare, and educational professions. Increasingly, we are seeing an increase in institutions that are Seal certified for intentionality in serving students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“Black and undocumented students are socially and politically left out of the conversation,” said Hall, an assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Kayon Hall, assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

He sees himself as evidence of the power of a Sacramento State education. The work that I do as a scholar is directly influenced by [the knowledge that] educators serve as critical agents to help students, particularly our minoritized students, navigate institutions that have historically struggled with facilitating access,” he said.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer. Create Change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Department of Education, the school can better support and serve that sizable demographic, spurring them to become future leaders. The TEAS project is approaching the need to support its significant Asian student body from multiple angles, seeking out what would be the most beneficial: mentorship, mental health, and curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

However, they saw my identities, a Black kid from a lower-class family, and they saw a potential first-generation college student. DEI counters such assumptions and within spaces, such as education and the workplace, allows all of us to be positioned for success. Moore and Dr. Ijei supported every student. diversity).

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

As experienced McNair program directors – Miroslava as the faculty director and Yvette as a former associate director – we understand the daunting task of unmasking the ‘hidden curriculum’ of successfully applying to graduate school. They often lack familial and community support in navigating higher education pathways.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

After years of steady increases, internationalization at colleges and universities slipped backwards during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the American Counc il on Education (ACE). The report was based on a survey of 903 institutions of higher education and is conducted every five years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We design the curriculum individually to students’ needs.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In this spotlight series, we wanted to share with you their personal stories and ‘whys’ as an educator and a board member. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, Jasmine joined UC Irvine’s Teacher Education Program. What brought you to education?

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Ascendium Education Group , a nonprofit organization committed to helping people reach their education and career goals, has awarded the Pell Institute at the Council for Opportunity in Education a $748,000 grant to research TRIO programs. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

In explaining the decision, Lafayette’s president Nicole Hurd noted that first-generation and low-income students often have challenges amassing a high number of activities, and are unaware that valuable experiences like caregiving or working can be listed. Absent that tool, we have several recommendations. Dr. Julie J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Demographic changes have led to an increasing number of Latinx students attending higher education. Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer. totaled 62.5

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. At its annual conference in Washington, D.C., Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The campus movement helped open the space for Black studies, and Black studies as a discipline in return would provide the curriculum that looks at the African American perspective. I taught Quest course (part of UF’s general education curriculum) with 66 students and a TA (teaching assistant); I never had a TA in my life,” Canton says. “I

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Manhattan and Bronx centers serve thousands of youth aged 12-24, offering a wide range of free services including health care, mental health support, legal aid, career and education services, and much more. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It bans affirmative action not only in race but other protected categories, and not just in admissions but in hiring practices and awarding money,” says Dr. Mark Henderson, associate dean of admissions and vice chair for education in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis. Dr. Jessica Faiz.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Author, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson brought her moral clarity and willingness to speak hard truths to the opening plenary session of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Not only was she still adjusting to a new environment, but she was also navigating college as a first-generation student. While trying to find her educational and career path, she left her biochemistry major and pursued the arts. Click to view the page: How TRIO Turned a Teen Dad into a First-Generation College Graduate.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says. Sergeev emigrated to the U.S.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While training from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is available, the self-explanatory menu system ensures that even non-technical staff can quickly adapt. In conclusion, empower has become an indispensable asset in our journey toward educational excellence. Here’s to empower -ing education, one student at a time!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

They need to be able to connect their educational experience with a thriving career, said panelists at a COE conference plenary session on Sept. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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