Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. Not knowing where to find guidance is a common challenge faced by many of today’s college students. To elevate strategies that ease the strain of those challenges to support student success and completion, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An example of where even completing a FAFSA—a requirement of North Star Promise—can clash with Native American culture is provided by Tiffany Gusbeth, vice president of student success services of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund). Of them, 2,718 were first-generation college students.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

The BoD's experienced leaders, who bring a wealth of experience in developing business strategy, will continue to influence those decisions as Close the Gap Foundation expands its programs to invest in even more student success.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

HISPA fellows with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy The main program is the HISPA Role Model Program in which role models speak to students at predominantly low-income, public middle schools with majority Hispanic student populations, sharing their stories and encouraging student success.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JANUARY 26, 2023

danielle Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:35 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership University Innovation Lab 3minutes Are you feeling siloed, stuck, or overwhelmed in your efforts to better serve first-generation, low income, and students of color? You are a mid-level leader charged with bringing a student success initiative into reality.

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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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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college? Learn more 4.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity.

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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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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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Remain test optional to maximize enrollment opportunities Though standardized testing has been identified as one of the most significant enrollment barriers for marginalized students, many admissions practices equate these metrics to indicators of success for first-year college students. If no, why not?

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“Firstly, the pandemic affected my ability to make friends and connect with fellow students on campus,” she reflected. The lack of in-person activities and events made it challenging to form meaningful connections with peers, which is an essential part of the college experience.”

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I think when people are planning to take on leadership roles, the decision to go to different institutions can be part of the growth that allows you to be more successful.” Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

“By thoughtfully adopting a framework that promotes positive physical and mental health, we are prioritizing the whole-student experience and emphasizing an environment of emotional balance, creating community and purpose, and supporting financial, physical, and social well-being,” said Elon’s Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. “We

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

We asked Chancellor Larive her thoughts about keeping people engaged, focused on what they have to do today, and hopeful about what's ahead, and she spoke about the transformational power of higher education: "Higher education changed my life from a low-income, first-generation college student. She earned her Ph.D.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. this summer. From June 8 through 13, bright young minds from across the United States and U.S.

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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 1, 2024

This highly anticipated event will occur on Sunday evening, September 8, in New York City. The COE annual conference brings together educators, administrators, and advocates dedicated to increasing college access and success for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The weekend of November 11 marked an extraordinary gathering of over 300 TRIO pre-college students at the heart of excitement and innovation – the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary STEAM Symposium. The festivities unfolded at the Universal Orlando theme park and Islands of Adventure. “Don’t limit your imagination this weekend.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

Their discussion is focused primarily on the school’s use of fly-in programs and all-access weekends in which prospective students and their parents are invited (all expenses paid) to travel to the campus to explore, meet staff and students, and participate in fun group activities. Speaker 1: Hello. Thank you for having me.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hamm The Mississippi Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel hosted its National TRIO Day 2023 event at Jackson State University: the day-long celebration workshops, student competitions, and men’s and women’s basketball games. Givens, director of the Ronald E.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

Alan Sugg was an incredibly effective leader, very kind, very engaging, and everything came back to student success. He gave me my first opportunity when I probably didn't deserve it, but he believed in what was possible. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn.

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