Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

Foundations continue to focus on awarding scholarships to students who navigate and matriculate in college with ease. This shift in focus requires a commitment to first generation college students, equity, and inclusion. So, these students are often unnoticed and left behind as well.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

She also serves as a liaison between the undergraduate scholarship organizations, one of which is focused on first-generation college students, and upper leadership. There is] potentially some negative behaviors towards diversity, equity, and inclusion,” she explains. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Paying for students Multiple recipient schools told Diverse that they are using their Scott donations at least partially on scholarship programs. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples. Likewise, Renton Technical College devoted $1.6

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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. At DFC, every student gets a scholarship of some amount, and the average student cost is under $3,000. Hall, a first-generation African American student at DFC. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Basic need insecurity commonly impacts first-generation and low-income students according to Chris Sinclair, executive director of FLIP National, a nonprofit, student-based organization supporting first-generation low-income students. During COVID-19, Whittier was able to direct federal support to the students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a researcher and tenured associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, Means’ scholarship “examines racial and class inequities in rural contexts, challenging monolithic perspectives that equate rurality to whiteness,” wrote Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., It’s all a team effort,” Means said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

They’re going to know that 41% of students are first-generation, that we have an office of student belonging. This year, Queens revamped its scholarship levels and allocation of aid to meet a higher percentage of students’ financial need. Institutions are also improving their financial aid offerings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

There is a dual admission program with the Armour College of Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), which provides scholarships. A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For instance, partnerships with local community organizations can provide leadership development, internships, and scholarships tailored to Latine learners, while fostering a connection to space and place and bolstering a learner’s sense of belonging. Alumni involvement offers current learners valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Kim Hughes, director of the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas “What we have learned is when you require students to spend more time or more money to become a teacher, it becomes a barrier, especially for first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color.

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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. A 2022 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute and the Point Foundation, an LGBTQ scholarship fund, noted that 32.6% of non-LGBTQ people. About 45.5%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

That meant expanding the base of opportunity to students of color, to non-traditional students, to first-generation students, to students for whom study abroad was not considered a possibility financially.” But you can’t be what you don't see, Dabney says. Dabney says that perception still rings true among students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many of the programs that we put into existence are things that I wish that I had had,” says Watford, associate dean of equity and engagement and executive director of CEED. Today, there are robust pre-college programs serving 1,000 to 1,500 students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We had become complacent for a long time in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), doing the same-old, same-old.” Meeting the financial needs of students isn’t easy, says Henderson, but by forming partnerships with medical corporations like Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis has been able to offer scholarships to its primary care students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer. That includes factoring generous scholarships into the school budget to make sure The Mount is affordable for all who wish to attend. asks Delgado.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Scholarship America , the nation’s leading nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization, is pleased to announce that Dr. Angel B. As a first-generation student who grew up in poverty, a scholarship gave me the opportunity to attend college and live an extraordinary life,” said Pérez. He holds a B.S.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

by Kyle Walcott for Scholarship America Makayla Dawkins, a public health major at the University of Connecticut, found her passion for public health at an early age through volunteer experiences. The post Providing Health & Hope to All: Dream Award Scholar Makayla Dawkins appeared first on Scholarship America.

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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. I am always quick to tell them that it was actually my parents who blazed that trail.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

TRIO’s support system, including scholarships, showed me that anything is possible with the right resources. I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Her belief in me fueled my drive for excellence.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This significant grant supports our unwavering mission to close the opportunity gap by empowering first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students with the resources, mentorship, and skills necessary to thrive in STEM fields and beyond. Congratulations to all the Fellows!"

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. this summer.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s one thing for students to be told that they will be admitted if they apply to a particular institution, but these schools rarely provide tailored information on which academic programs might be a fit, how much a student might be eligible for in scholarships and financial aid, or any other direct guidance.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The UIA reflected that with web shows elevating topics and guests that directed attention to the issues and values we prioritize: equity, student success, experiences and outcomes for traditionally underserved communities, and diverse leadership. Each month we aggregate and share the best of what we've learned, heard, and read.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The UIA reflected that with web shows elevating topics and guests that directed attention to the issues and values we prioritize: equity, student success, experiences and outcomes for traditionally underserved communities, and diverse leadership. Each month we aggregate and share the best of what we've learned, heard, and read.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For those of you who haven't heard of College Greenlight, the simplest way to describe it is that we're a network of partners dedicated to supporting first generation, lower income and historically underserved students on their path to and through higher education. So Let's Get Ready is a national near-peer mentoring organization.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As Art Coleman, a leading expert on laws governing affirmative action in higher education has argued , “you can't just say that the Court’s ruling has nothing to do with financial aid and scholarships. Is promoting social mobility one of your institution’s primary goals?

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

A current Michigan student joins the discussion toward the end to share his journey as an aspiring first-generation college student and the impact that the fly-in weekend had on him. I always think that having scholarships is really a good component for these applicants and students. Speaker 1: Hello. And we really.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Another fundamental aspect of this discussion is the need for educators to adopt an anti-racist (social justice or civil rights) and cultural competence approach to their work, which means being equity-based and culturally responsive in philosophy and action. Chapter 12: Brown, D. Frazier, R.-M. Kenton, D.H. , & Pollock, D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students. It is truly the essence of their existence. Dr. Harry L. TMCF advocates for policies and initiatives that benefit HBCUs and the students they serve.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

—The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, announced today the appointment of Aaron Brown, Ph.D., as its new executive vice president.

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