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in educational leadership, enabling her to deepen her impact by developing innovative strategies to improve access, equity, and success in higher education. I was a first-generation college student, neither of my parents went to college, she says. This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students. I began teaching College Success courses to first generation, low income, multicultural students. As leaders, we are constantly evolving, learning, and growing.

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As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. This transformation in thinking appears to be precisely what some conservative groups fear.

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Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. in speech communication from Louisiana State University.

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Charleston has been named vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As vice chancellor, he will be responsible for promoting belonging and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff at the UW-Madison. Dr. LaVar J.

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The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) condemned the University of Florida's elimination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff. They come at the expense of students, who will suffer without programs and people to support their educational journey."

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First-generation college student matriculants declined by 2.3%, while applicants with parents in service, clerical, skilled, and unskilled occupations decreased by 2.2%. AAMC Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. David A. The data also shows that women continue to dominate medical school demographics, comprising 56.8%

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JANUARY 29, 2024

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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She oversees various WashU programs including its unified career center and its Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Her research targets first-generation students, immigrant students, equity and diversity, higher education policy and governance, personnel development, and higher education finance.

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Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education. These attacks often overshadow the powerful DEI work happening at community colleges.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Kim Schatzel Schatzel – currently president of Towson University (TU) – previously served as provost of Eastern Michigan University and dean of the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, A first-generation college student herself, she has been praised for making diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a priority.

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To truly achieve equity, we must actively invest in their education and building belonging for them in the workplace. Empowerment Through Education Education is the ticket to achieving the American dream for many immigrants and first-generation Americans. to achieve meaningful equity. When my family moved to the U.S.,

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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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“We saw evidence that relationships were critical to fill in that missing variable to the completion and economic advancement equation,” said Michael Collins, JFF vice president and leader of JFF’s Center for Racial Economic Equity. “We It may not be immediately obvious, particularly for first-generation learners.”

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MARCH 26, 2024

And my equity journey continues. But my longtime concerns for him as a parent have grown more severe in today’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion climate. The same campus that recruited, supported, and welcomed me as a first-generation college student in the 1990s would likely be ill-equipped to do the same today.

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JULY 20, 2024

Bennett carries memories of these people and is constantly thinking about ways to honor their hyperlocal and global lens in equity work for student success through the Women’s Center. “By Today, the Women’s Center is part of the brand-new Cultural & Equity Center, which was completed during the pandemic.

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He served in a similar capacity previously as associate director of policy and government relations at The Education Trust — West, the California-based office of the national educational equity advocacy group, Ed Trust headquartered in Washington, D.C. He’s a great asset in California.” Initially, I aspired to be a lawyer.

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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. inclusion). Yet, as others, here and here , have highlighted, competition, equity, and fairness has created a level of uncertainty and panic among some groups. They saw all of me (i.e.,

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Marta Yera Cronin will become president of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), making her the second woman and the first Latina to lead the school. Dr. Marta Cronin Cronin – a first-generation college student born of immigrant parents – is currently president of Columbia Gorge Community College.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Race and higher education scholars are voicing criticism, concern, and cynicism after the University of Florida ended many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a move that the school cited it took to comply with a state law that was passed last year. When I hear that, I'm thinking the 1950s.

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In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. “The The inclusiveness has been really helpful,” continued Renfro. It’s been a journey together.

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As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. His lived experience has shaped his commitment to mental health equity and systemic change.

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MAY 29, 2024

Richard Helldobler has been committed to equity and inclusion throughout his career in public higher education,” said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell. “He It is bestowed annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions with sustained commitments to diversity in higher education.

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Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Despite doing well academically, as a first-generation college student, he felt lost. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 33% of ASU’s enrollment is dual credit students (3,700 students taking both high school and college courses), 43% of whom are Latinos and first-generation college students. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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This year, we chose these six fellows with projects focusing on various topics including the role of art and culture within the field of mental health, promoting anti-racism and health equity, and more. Jadon’s project will explore the mental health of BIPOC individuals who are first-generation college students. Maico Demi B.

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Dr. Cindy Trejo According to Dr. Cindy Trejo, author of a new report produced by the Rutgers University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice, what the school does is simply “magic.” “I To me, that's just a beautiful story about equity and about having that inclusive mindset that doesn't see risk factors.

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Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders. She was Claire Huxtable—beauty, brains, and personality,” said LaVar Charleston.

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Lae’l Hughes-Watkins, co-chair of The 1856 Project and associate director for engagement, inclusion and reparative archiving, Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland. It’s our own small way to ensure that all voices are heard, and all people are respected.” They’re not those schools anymore.

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She also serves as a liaison between the undergraduate scholarship organizations, one of which is focused on first-generation college students, and upper leadership. Being a first-generation student, Mendoza acknowledges it took some time to gain the confidence to know she belongs in a doctoral program. “I

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As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. His lived experience has shaped his commitment to mental health equity and systemic change.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

For Latine learners, who face barriers such as financial challenges, limited academic preparation, lack of institutional representation, navigational difficulties as first-generation students, and work and family responsibilities, a differentiated coaching approach enhances academic success while fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

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Back in February, more than 1,000 practitioners from hundreds of colleges across the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida, to exchange evidence-based approaches to accelerating student success and equity. Community College of Aurora is the first institution in the Colorado Community College System to join the ATD Network.

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But now that the first Harvard class has been admitted since the SCOTUS decision, we are in a strange place that should have been expected. No one knows exactly where we stand on the most important matters of racial equity. To take away equity paths for people of color and leave us all in the dark. And there are 20.5

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Learn more about our 2024 Emerging Scholars and their incredible research: Denisse Aguilar Michel Mental Health of College Students: Lasting Impact of Covid-19 Denisse Aguilar is a first-generation immigrant and undergraduate student at Goshen College, double majoring in psychology and sociology with a concentration in women’s studies.

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A Penn State representative said the administration did respond to the reports when they were first published, and the reports became part of their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging inventory from last spring. Whitehurst, vice provost for Educational Equity at Penn State. Dr. Marcus A. Dr. Marcus A.

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This shift in focus requires a commitment to first generation college students, equity, and inclusion. Colleges must recognize that every person has the potential to succeed, but not every student starts from the same place.

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