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Duke University Uses Peer Mentorship to Support First-Generation, Low-Income Students

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Sachelle Ford became the first director of the DukeLIFE program at Duke University in January 2020, she brought with her the experience of being a first-generation college student. The office offers academic and financial support, faculty and resource connections, and peer mentorship. “If

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

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With a new federal grant that Chang and his fellow UConn faculty and staff members have secured from the U.S. 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. The search for the new hire is currently underway, according to Rola.

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Fostering Success

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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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A Persevering Spirit

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health psychology, East Carolina University Career mentors: Dr. Jeannie Golden, East Carolina University; Dr. Diane Finley, Prince George’s Community College; and Dr. Christine McDermott, Delaware State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Don’t stretch yourself out too thin.

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After a Successful Tenure, Hauser Prepares to Pass the Torch

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Carrie Besnette Hauser “It’s a lesson for our students: surround yourself with good mentors who remember you uttering something to the universe, and be careful what you wish for, it could happen” says Hauser. She’s solidified the administration, faculty, and staff, which was previously prone to attrition.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

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INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. The annual NCAA Inclusion Forum convened more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators.

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