Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

It may not be immediately obvious, particularly for first-generation learners.” As many Black learners, particularly first-generation, don’t persist beyond their first year in higher education, retention efforts are essential. This includes peer-to-peer mentoring as well as connection to alumni.

Mentoring 278

Mentoring Placement First generation Inclusion 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Those lectures became a fundamental first step into his career in higher education, and in 2008, he became special assistant to the director of the TRIO programs at GSU, a series of federally funded programs that assist low-income, first-generation, or otherwise minoritized students attend and graduate college. Dr. Dereck J.

Placement 265

Placement Inclusion Accessibility Access 265

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

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. Students were paid a $15 per hour stipend for their training, and CHCP covered any gaps with grant money. Nine of them were female, and nine were over 25.

Community college 254

Community college Placement Financial aid Collaboration 254

EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

This view is particularly prevalent among first-generation and lower-income students. I’m not mentally ready for college” was a concern expressed by 28 percent of first-generation students versus 20 percent of non-first-generation students.

Mental health 52

Mental health First generation Placement Communication 52

EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

For example, students may be asked to track down official high school transcripts, complete 3-4 hours’ worth of placement testing, or upload sensitive documents. Allow leniency in transcripts and placement testing. Many community college students are first-generation, first-time-in-college, and juggling competing priorities.

Community college 52

Community college Advising Placement Scheduling 52

The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students. Prospective students are increasingly paying attention to graduate job placement rates before choosing which college to attend.

Low income student 69

Low income student Education Career services First generation 69

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.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98