Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The discrepancy between grades and actual preparedness can result in a mismatch in college placement, preventing students from enrolling in courses that accurately reflect their knowledge. They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school.

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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

MAY 17, 2023

Students were paid a $15 per hour stipend for their training, and CHCP covered any gaps with grant money. Eight were first-generation, and eight were students of color. The program will cover job training, job placement, and retention services, but not student stipends. Nine of them were female, and nine were over 25.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

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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Low income student Mental health Financial aid Communication 52

College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The student receives credits for a college course, exemption from a required course, and/or advanced placement in the curriculum of a bachelor’s degree program. Review the college’s CLEP policy closely to verify that it grants credit for the particular CLEP exams that the student is considering taking.

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Mathematics Students Humanities Placement 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

That's the goal with all of the placements. There were a lot of students that were in our model that they just weren't claiming Pell Grant or Challenge monies that they already were eligible for. We know that a lot of our students, well, a lot of them are first generation, a lot of them are Pell eligible.

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