Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. Another time, I hosted an event at the President’s house in Santa Barbara, and my speech pathologist niece said to me in awe, “That’s Orlando Taylor! Mentoring means impact.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Montclair offers events on the Black student experience and a session with the Latinx/a/o Caucus. The organizers make sure that there are a diverse group of mentors and accommodate requests from potential students to be matched with a mentor of the same background. Those have been wildly helpful and popular,” said Maziarz.

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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

JULY 5, 2023

In addition to his other responsibilities, Childs said he has taken on the role of mentor for five undergraduate students, a responsibility that he takes seriously, but also views as enjoyable. “I So, you get to do research at the same time as mentoring. It’s fun and it’s a challenge too.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To support this latter group, for instance, UTSA launched Brothers United , a mentoring student organization centered on Black and Latino men. This initiative offers ongoing formal mentoring as well as three annual events on topics such as career development, self-marketing, and restorative justice.

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Steve Keating

JUNE 30, 2024

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received from a mentor was to always expect the unexpected. It wasn’t so much that I should be prepared for any possible unexpected event. Here are several approaches to help you manage unexpected events, no matter when, or how, they might pop up. The advice was really all about mindset.

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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. “One

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We And by providing support, mentoring, and a ready-made network of peers, clusters can help minoritized faculty avoid burnout and stay in their roles. Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

organizational leadership, Hood College Career mentors: Dr. Olivia White, Hood College, and Margaret Latimer, Montgomery College Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “One thing that has been incredibly valuable to me has been deep trust in myself. A student parent alliance dedicated to advocacy and peer mentoring developed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Dr. Hongtao Yu Morgan State also has an alumnus mentoring program. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We We lay a really strong foundation that this is not like any other university,” Mfume notes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

She would also look at the director’s calendar and assign herself work to support upcoming events. Title: Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology Tenured: No Age: 33 Education: B.A., English and psychology, University of Virginia; M.A., child development, Tufts University; and Ph.D.,

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

One Million Degrees offers coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional guidance. Another critical component of advising is helping students envision and achieve their career goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To date, Gray has mentored over 100 students through Black and Belonging in Durham Public Schools. Everything Gray does with Black and Belonging is co-constructed with youth, including hosting cultural events, preparing teacher workshops, and presenting at research conferences. “It’s scholarship in a different form.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The goal was to bring new and exciting events and speakers that were accessible to students and to build awareness and provide some educational and engaging programming and resources that would offer a sense of community and belonging to our students,” says Roth. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

As fate would have it, Bonita Brown's new position meant that she would now officiate the commencement ceremony that includes her husband, making an already celebratory event even more joyous. “We We couldn’t have dreamed this would have happened,” said Bonita, who has been Wesley’s biggest cheerleader. “I I couldn’t have scripted that.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. Lopez Valdez wanted to apply for a scholarship, but in order to do so, he needed to find a mentor to supervise his research. master’s, and undergraduate students at CSU, and he mentors graduate students in Mexico.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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. Pairing transfer students with current students can help them feel connected and supported.

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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. Bland says there are faculty mentors within the Borra College of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing who mentor faculty who are entering academia for the first time.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

GBC hosts Hispanic Heritage Month events, encourages participation in the Organization for Latin Americans, provides bilingual resources and creates leadership opportunities. Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The main event is a bi-weekly speaker series featuring Black male professionals who have been through college and have gone on to establish themselves in various career areas. Biggs says that since the ribbon cutting event in August marking the launch of QCC’s MRC, there has been a boost in students interested in becoming peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The organization partners with a local university to host a full-day event. About 200 students attended each event. HISPA has received several awards and recognitions for its impact, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in 2020.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

Among many achievements, the seminal events of Fox’s presidency were the transition from a college (founded in 1842) to a university and making the institution coeducational. Fox goes to the dining hall once or twice a week and she shows up at sporting events. I would also like to do leadership and mentoring. …

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They feel empowered to work together with other support staff, such as academic advisors, mentors, and tutors, and connect students with the right resources across campus. This collaborative approach made it simpler for faculty to integrate the system in their day-to-day practices and share its value to peers.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Each student who receives a scholarship from this Dollars for Scholars is offered a mentor to assist with college registration, internships, transportation, housing, and orientation. They host an annual College Goal Sunday, in which board members and community partners assist students and families in completing and filing the FAFSA.

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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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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 19, 2023

Support Close the Gap By Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap is gearing up for the 2023 Summer Fellowship Program, and we are excited to welcome 36 students and 36 mentors! 30: Perform Required Background Checks for Mentors All of our volunteers are required to pass a background check including the mentors.

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Steve Keating

MARCH 21, 2024

Supporting people development through training, mentoring, and coaching programs demonstrates a commitment to growth and career progression. Social Events and Team Building Activities. Organizing social events and team-building activities creates chances for senior leaders to interact with staff. Invest in People Development.

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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

MARCH 1, 2023

Ronda McLelland, director of Student Support Services at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, hosts a reception for her TRIO graduates and their families immediately before the main ceremony on campus and gives cords out to her seniors for this event each year. “We Will there be guest speakers or special presentations?

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Scholarship America

AUGUST 1, 2023

Dealing with so many negative events pushed me to work that much harder,” Aubrey said. One of these activities is the TeamMates program where I get to mentor an elementary student. My dad spent weeks in the hospital with many broken bones, and our house had to be rebuilt from the studs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Mentorship Programs: Connect new students with fellow student mentors who can offer guidance and support in their academic pursuits. Parent Involvement Opportunities Fundraising Events: Organize fundraising events to help reduce tuition costs and foster community engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Williams and Johnson hope this will help to short-circuit what has become a self-fulfilling prophecy in the nursing world: people from minoritized backgrounds are less likely to join the profession and to move up within it if they cannot see potential role models and mentors. “We We think [ADENL] will have a huge effect,” says Williams.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 10, 2024

Encourage your student to build a support network of friends, mentors, and campus resources. Encourage your student to explore internship opportunities, networking events, and career development resources available through the college. The more support your student feels they have, the better!

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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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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With Polygence’s experienced mentors , students can complete a project about a topic they are interested in and build valuable skills to prepare for college. Completing a research project with Polygence allows students to continue learning outside of the classroom and develop organizational skills.

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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.

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