Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Thriving is often related to the success generated by one's effort. Flourishing is most often associated with creating and facilitating the environment for a person to be successful. However, to be holistically successful by flourishing, a person needs the right environment (i.e., Be able to achieve their academic goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How did this small percentage of Black administrators facilitate their success against the odds? Black university leaders had a deep desire to serve as the mentors and role models that many of them never had. The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Becoming a mentor has always appealed to me. To me, being a mentor meant I had my life together. Growing up in a low-income household the thought of an office job was the pinnacle of success. When browsing online, I saw an opportunity with Close the Gap to be a mentor, and it seemed to be a great way to give back!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

He was an advocate for practices that removed barriers and also facilitated completion.” Gerardo de los Santos said his father mentored numerous individuals and pushed them to get their doctorates. “Being an anti-racist is removing the barriers to everyone having similar opportunities and similar achievements.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Mentorship Part of the grant’s funds will be used to replicate a peer mentoring program that already exists on UConn’s main campus in Storrs, Connecticut. We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program. It will also be hiring a full-time program coordinator to help manage the grant’s efforts.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

“My son [is] able to be in his program and not only see people that look like him but work with people that look like him and receive mentoring from people who look like him.” Vil , a parent of a Young Doctor. ” For St. Vil, representation is more than face value; it helps save lives. and New York City for the first time.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

In Civitas Learning’s most recent Student Success Impact Report , we examined a broad range of student success initiatives across 48 institutions. Declining enrollment, increasing competition, and shifting student priorities only add to the challenge of improving student success. PP positive impact. PP positive impact.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

Along the foundation's journey to serve FGLI students with empathy and care, forming the BoE originated as a method for Close the Gap Foundation to enhance the mentor training process for its programs, which it successfully achieved through interactive workshops, educator panel discussions, and Q&A sessions on how to mentor with empathy.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JANUARY 23, 2023

This year's program is focused on building upon the successes of the past Fellowships and continuing to strengthen the evidence base and care behind each element of the program. An essential component of the program is the mentor-Fellow relationship, which is designed to facilitate students' project-based learning experience.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch. But gathering feedback was just the first step.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

The Strategy: Implement student success technology to generate actionable insights, improve visibility, and create workflow efficiencies to lift enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Its 5,468 enrolled students come from a diverse population surrounding Broome County and extends throughout New York.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

Educators and mentors must recognize these students’ value to academia and provide tailored support to address their specific needs. Networking complements femtorship, facilitating connections within academic circles and beyond. Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Like Barry, Leila turned to education to help her emerge from a challenging situation, and we’re proud to be able to contribute to her success. That led to co-facilitating EPIC’s Pacific Islander Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) program. Leila’s father is from the Kingdom of Tonga and her mother from France.

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Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“Adele’s first-hand knowledge of overcoming obstacles and finding success was inspiring and the advice she gave my students is the best advice I've ever heard someone give young adults.  I'll  I'll be talking to future classes about her for years to come.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In just two months, while still performing their regular job functions in the new online environment, the Get Ryerson Ready team researched, developed, designed, and launched a robust, innovative, multi-disciplinary, and award-winning transition curriculum to support the success and well-being of the incoming class of 2020. The Context.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

In Civitas Learning’s most recent Student Success Impact Report , we examined a broad range of student success initiatives across 48 institutions. Declining enrollment, increasing competition, and shifting student priorities only add to the challenge of improving student success. PP positive impact. PP positive impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. We specifically focus on gathering findings that provide successful outcomes for Black males in public schools. Dr. Erik M. Hines and E.C.

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Timely MD

JULY 18, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at what is needed to create a successful peer-to-peer training program. Planning what is needed for ongoing success will help establish the program as a prevention initiative. a helpline) Familiarization with services, resources, and departments available both on and off campus (i.e. Advisement.

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EAB

APRIL 7, 2023

A proactive librarian mentor program became a popular way to orient and support students at the institution, even expanding beyond the initially identified risk pool! Empower stakeholders who are especially good allies The entire process of including colleagues in your work isn’t simply a way to facilitate your own delivery.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

predominately white institutions) known to facilitate discrimination, isolation, and marginalization. high blood pressure, fatigue, and headaches), subsequently, impacting educational success and positive health outcomes for racially minoritized students (Smith et al., Kwanza celebrations, minority health month, healing circles).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Additional barriers to academic success include lower teacher expectations, lack of referrals to accelerated courses, attending under-resourced schools, and dealing with racial and psychological trauma. in order to be successful in college. Their resilience is clear – achieving in spite of the mountainous barriers and hurdles.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

I'm a former foster child, and I'm a student who struggled with food insecurities and housing insecurities, and I'm a first-generation college student, but I went to Sac State and it was an environment where I had mentors and people who supported me, and programs and services that I benefited from,” Wood said in an interview with Diverse.

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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. 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.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This underscores the need for higher education to adopt a more holistic approach to supporting student success. The report highlights that students value their degrees for immediate financial returns and personal fulfillment, meeting family expectations, and contributing to their communities.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

In this issue, we also highlight our FY 25 appropriations ask to Congress for a $68 million increase for TRIO; insights and updates surrounding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and the TRIO success story of our 2024 Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The last two years of the pandemic impacted students’ academic success and their transition to a residential campus setting. Further, low retention and graduation rates continue to affect overall student success and disproportionately impact vulnerable student groups (e.g., 7 WAYS TO MAKE MENTORING MORE VALUABLE. Learn more.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now!

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City Click to view the page: Balancing Acts: 2024 Wolanin Intern and Mother of Four Recalls Her Journey to Capitol Hill Blog Balancing Acts: 2024 Wolanin Intern and Mother of Four Recalls Her Journey to Capitol Hill by Ni’Aisha Banks Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity (..)

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

this summer.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Hamm Senate Bill 1397 , the Educational Opportunity and Success Act, would institute commonsense reforms to make it easier for educational institutions to reach students who would benefit from these programs. WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education applauds U.S.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Through his tireless efforts, Canedo has championed innovative strategies and programs that have improved students’ well-being and removed obstacles to academic success. Canedo participated in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Johnson served as U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 23, 2022

Tim Renick , Executive Director, National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University. During his tenure at the Department of Education, he initiated programs like First in the World and the White House College Opportunity Summit , which incentivize collaboration and innovation for student success. Secretary of Education.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Brown’s extensive experience in higher education spans more than two decades, during which he served in various roles, including associate dean for student development and achievement, first-year experience instructor, director of the Academic Success Center and TRIO Student Support Services, and chair of retention and completion committees.

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COE

JULY 12, 2024

Each session of the course will be co-facilitated by subject matter experts from both NACADA and COE, ensuring a comprehensive and insightful learning experience. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On Wednesday, November 8, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success , an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation , will lead the national efforts for the seventh annual First-Generation College Celebration. WASHINGTON, D.C. —On

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