Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

As of this year, Emory has replaced loans with grants in all of its need-based aid , and is examining how it factors home equity into aid calculations to reduce the pressure that families experience to borrow against their homes. Montclair offers events on the Black student experience and a session with the Latinx/a/o Caucus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. They also note that LGBTQ faculty and staff can make a point of being mentors and role models as well as cultivating a sense of belonging for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dr. DeLeon Gray Gray is an associate professor of educational psychology and equity at North Carolina State University. To date, Gray has mentored over 100 students through Black and Belonging in Durham Public Schools. “When I went to other spaces and started thinking about my work, community engagement just seemed so natural to me.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Addressing the need Queensborough Community College (QCC), a two-year institution in the City University of New York system, conducted an equity audit that showed there were retention and graduation disparities for male students overall, with Black and Latinx male students disproportionately impacted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research. He did not have mentors until he propelled himself back to college at age 32.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You probably over-prepare for meetings,” says Dr. Rolanda Johnson, associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It's in our professional practice to begin with, to advocate for equity in health care,” says Williams. You’re] constantly analyzing things.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Dr. Luis A. The opposite is true for Leyva. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

She also encourages nurses of color she meets at various events and offers to mentor individuals who are considering entering academia. Mahon offers a different perspective on how to diversify the nursing profession and increase health equity: boost ADN programs. Claflin is starting its program summer 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. I also devoted even more effort to make them proud of this Black student. Dr. Erik M.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To ensure fairness and equity in the financial aid process, schools must rely on objective criteria. Social events and activities can provide opportunities for transfer students to meet other students and build friendships. Organizing social events and club activities fosters connections and builds friendships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CSUN has redesigned its outreach strategy to increase the enrollment of Latino students from the Los Angeles service area focusing on three main pathways: expanded recruitment teams, a comprehensive parent engagement campaign, and hosting on-campus, whole-family outreach events. Dr. Erika D. Beck CSUN President Dr. Erika D.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Here are some ideas: Go to an event. Theres a wide variety of events on campus, from academic lectures and workshops to social activities and sporting events. Check out Hopkins Groups for events that appeal to you, and get out there. Reach out to friends, mentors, or campus resources. Join a club. 2023, June 5).

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

“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. Not knowing where to find guidance is a common challenge faced by many of today’s college students.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

She stated, “Through empathy, humility, and a dedication to addressing taboo issues, I aspire to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, promote health equity, and create positive social change.” Firstly, the pandemic affected my ability to make friends and connect with fellow students on campus,” she reflected.

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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.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson opened her remarks by discussing recent extraordinary events, such as one county in Texas banning her book “Caste,” last year’s overturning of Roe v. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Students were also encouraged to join and engage with peers, staff and faculty via online message boards, hosted on the PeopleGrove platform by the Tri-Mentoring Program (Ryerson’s peer-to-peer mentoring program). Events and activities focused on transition and academics (e.g. What We Did. message boards). Community Ready.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Supporting well over 500 members with a growing resource library and skill- and knowledge-building events throughout the year, including discussions, workshops, panels, and learning cohorts. Throughout 2023, we produced 42 podcast episodes, 18 University Innovation Lab virtual events, and two Process Mapping learning cohorts.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our team developed ten virtual events on topics ranging from navigating burnout to defining student success from a student-centered lens. In 2022 we tripled our subscribers, reaching far beyond the Alliance to engage and inspire those who share our values of equity, innovation, and collaboration.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

So Let's Get Ready is a national near-peer mentoring organization. We're committed to educational equity and we focus on students from 11th grade all the way through to college graduation. Someone would say, "Yeah, I'll come to your college essay editing event," or they'd volunteer for something. JS: Yeah, it's interesting.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Our team developed ten virtual events on topics ranging from navigating burnout to defining student success from a student-centered lens. In 2022 we tripled our subscribers, reaching far beyond the Alliance to engage and inspire those who share our values of equity, innovation, and collaboration.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She noted that her former boss, UC Riverside's chancellor Kim Wilcox , is now her peer, adding: "He's a great friend and mentor, but all the way along, I haven't thought about having a boss. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. It also becomes a podcast episode.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

She is a 2017 Cohort Fellow for the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership and was featured in the December 2017 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. She earned a Ph.D. It also becomes a podcast episode.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While my fellow astronauts enjoyed outings to events like the Fiesta Bowl and Indianapolis 500 races, I was visiting underserved communities in Houston, speaking at high schools and junior highs. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

“She didn’t see herself as a pedagogue on high, she was in conversation with pop culture and events. Malaklou hosts events like "Evening with an Activist" at the bell hooks center, where students can learn tangible ways to make a difference outside of academia. But institutions can’t love us back.” But if I don’t go, it’s noticeable.”

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

I get that you like the campus, but you're in the city, you can come for events, you can come for different things. A tutoring center, peer mentoring, alumni networks, all these. And they're in 12th grade and they're in algebra two. DP: And so it's just like, well, now we've gotta have a broader conversation about college.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

So they do outreach, we have done mentorship sessions where students, the participants, can sign up and attend these programs or attend a mentor session to further ask questions maybe about the application process or what student life's like if they come to the. music] 0:35:47.0 S1: Thank you for listening.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

This six-day event empowers 150 high school TRIO program participants to address today’s societal issues and engage in a Mock Congress. The event helped her break out of her shell, embrace her true self, and form friendships with peers from across the country.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

Indiana University’s LGBTQ+ Culture Center connects students to mentors and community, with counseling resources embedded in the center. This can include creating social events, clubs, and organizations that are specifically for TGNC community members.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Talent Strategy is Perhaps the Most Important Leadership Imperative for Higher Ed Today Following that thread, EAB debuted our initial research into the myriad of talent challenges facing higher education leaders at EAB’s IgnitED event in August 2022. Gaps of Concern: Where is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8. Pictured above: In 2022 the First-Gen+ Center and campus partners at George Mason University created events to celebrate, center, and empower their first-generation Patriots.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

This highly anticipated event will occur on Sunday evening, September 8, in New York City. Cherry’s keynote address, this year’s conference promises to be an unforgettable event filled with inspiration and actionable insights. Prices increase on Monday, August 12, so act now to ensure your attendance at this transformative event.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education, in collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, this event celebrated education, STEAM, and the enduring legacy of Jurassic Park. The Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary STEAM Symposium was more than just an event; it was a testament to the power of education, imagination, and community.

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