Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

More than half are first-generation students, which means that their parents didn’t earn bachelor’s degrees, and more than 40% identify as a race other than white. Faculty and staff must work to center their schedules around the learner, not vice versa.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Now, Mendoza works with approximately 200 undergraduate students who are part of a leadership program, developing content such as educational seminars and programming for them as well as assisting them in scheduling and budgeting for events and activities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. 58% of students are first-generation college, 68% identified as low-income, 63% attend college part-time and 73% work while attending college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2024

He was also able to ensure that his schedule fit around his medical appointments due to the accommodations that SNHU offered. Many of today’s college students identify as disabled, first-generation, or students of color. UDL is the gold standard for accessibility practices.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

61% are first-generation college students. Other things that can benefit student parents, explained Jez, are flexible course schedules and broader childcare options. “It affects women and people of color disproportionately and even more so women of color,” he said. 72% are Black, Latinx, Pacific Islander or Native American.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 33% of ASU’s enrollment is dual credit students (3,700 students taking both high school and college courses), 43% of whom are Latinos and first-generation college students. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Despite doing well academically, as a first-generation college student, he felt lost. I also worked as a study consultant, where I was able to empower some of my peers by teaching them effective study strategies and time management scheduling.” Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It could also mean restructuring economic systems to ensure fairer wages and compensation, a healthier work schedule, and opportunities for everyone to succeed without the extreme concentration of wealth. Free university education for all would be a relief for generations to come. Why is mental health advocacy important to you?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation. Lieberman aimed to raise $125 million and achieved $128 million a year ahead of schedule. So, it would lead to feeling that they belong here at the university because when you’re first-generation you don’t always feel like you belong.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Galan’s dissertation, which he is scheduled to defend this summer, features interviews with 30 Latinx faculty on their experiences navigating tenure and promotion at a Hispanic Serving Institution. He mentors first-generation and low-income college-bound student athletes, as well as undergraduates and Ph.D. students. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2023

Galan’s dissertation, which he is scheduled to defend this summer, features interviews with 30 Latinx faculty on their experiences navigating tenure and promotion at a Hispanic Serving Institution. He mentors first-generation and low-income college-bound student athletes, as well as undergraduates and Ph.D. students. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This past year, over 500 school sessions were scheduled across about 30 schools in New Jersey and other cities, says Fred Cline, HISPA operations director. There is also HISPA’s Latinos in College, a leadership development program for mostly first-year, first-generation students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4

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Knack

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Her parents’ dream became her goal, and that propelled her through middle and high school and to her pre-med track as a first-generation student in college. Jen’s desire to become a doctor started in elementary school when, because her math and science marks were always high, her parents would say, “Jen’s so smart.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and socio-economic mobility for first-generation students, adult students, students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We schedule Paying for College programs in November (they’re no longer called Financial Aid Nights because that title has a stigma), and a November rollout allows many early college applicants to get their financial aid information before Christmas, when many families have common time off, and can discuss weighty matters like this.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 28, 2024

Austin Community College (ACC) is one of many institutions committed to student success amidst this enrollment uptick, especially among first-generation and underrepresented students.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I want to be able to take care of them as they get older and as a first-generation college student, I hope to make my parents proud of me.” GPA, on top of a schedule jammed with volunteer activities. An only child, Vy feels a strong responsibility for her parents. “I Her parents have much to be proud of. Vy maintains a 3.9

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This flexibility opened new possibilities for engagement, as it eliminated the need for commuting and offered more flexibility in scheduling.”

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Students must proactively know to schedule an advising appointment—quite a big assumption for first-time-in-college or first-generation students. But even if they do know to take this step, students are often unable to schedule those meetings due to a lack of advisor availability.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

The series schedule is as follows: Better FAFSA Release – Part 1: FAFSA Walk-Through and Support Members participate for free and gain insights into the Better FAFSA release. .” This series will provide essential tools, critical updates, and answers to your TRIO-specific questions.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JANUARY 26, 2023

danielle Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:35 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership University Innovation Lab 3minutes Are you feeling siloed, stuck, or overwhelmed in your efforts to better serve first-generation, low income, and students of color? You can join our waitlist here or schedule a 15-minute one-on-one with us to learn more.

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Castleton Trio

MAY 8, 2020

I’m first-generation, so no one in my family knew where to start,” she explains. Despite her busy schedule, Kontessa has also given back to the ASC. Kontessa hopes other first-generation students will experience all that college has to offer and take advantage of the resources available to them.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Approximately 70% of Pueblo’s students are part-time, and 34% are first-generation. 34% are first-generation. Increase in faculty advising appointments scheduled. -->. -->. Pueblo Community College (Pueblo) is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with over 5,000 students across three campuses. Quick Facts. The Challenge.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community college students are also more likely to be first-generation college students, non-traditional students, or exposed to financial insecurity than their four-year school counterparts.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

Support for Specific Needs: There are scholarships tailored for various demographics, including minorities, first-generation students, veterans, and students with disabilities. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data. Schedule a demo with the knowledgeable staff at COE, gain the knowledge, and let empower transform your program.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

These delays are impacting all students, as they feel more rushed to make decisions about what to do – but low-income and first-generation students may feel this rush more deeply. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. One of them was the Federal Tax Information update.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Schedule a demo Terrance Hamm: How has empower impacted your program? During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. The time to prepare for your annual performance report is now. Kent: empower has significantly streamlined our processes.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Furthermore, when mentoring an FGLI (First-Generation Low-Income) student, it is crucial to hear where they are coming from. Facing Uncertainty After the Fellowship orientation day, I was able to meet my mentee and we scheduled our first Mentorship Monday.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

Experts say that the delays will hit lower-income and first-generation students hardest, as they’ll be on a more consolidated timeline to make choices. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. There are still too many unknowns. Twitter: The 2024-2025 FAFSA is live… or is it?

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Among first-generation college students and those in underrepresented groups, students earning a CLEP score of 50 or higher on exams have significantly higher retention and graduation rates than other students. CLEP students have higher average GPA’s in college than other student.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, students applying via the QuestBridge National Match Program , a scholarship program for first-generation and low-income students, will have to apply by September 26. In general, you’ll need to determine which schools you want to apply to and what it takes to get in.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

A current Michigan student joins the discussion toward the end to share his journey as an aspiring first-generation college student and the impact that the fly-in weekend had on him. EAB · How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGE GREENLIGHT Transcript [music] 0:00:08.4 Speaker 1: Hello.

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