Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

He combines passion, knowledge, and charisma to persuade policy makers to do the right thing for low-income students. At Sonoma State, I witnessed firsthand how targeted support can influence the educational trajectory of low-income, first-generation, or BIPOC students,” says Rodriguez.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Political propaganda and the ongoing culture wars have made life more difficult for teachers who try to help their students understand the importance of diversity and inclusivity. “I Why are we creating more barriers for students?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 percent who have qualified for federal Pell grants for low-income students. percent who are first generation college students. Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. And there are 20.5 We also know that 53.1 percent are women, 46.9 percent are men.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

At a time when some organizations and associations have opted to boycott holding their convenings in Florida — the battleground in the ongoing fight to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives — Stout says that it was particularly important for ATD to show up in the Sunshine State this year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 percent who have qualified for federal Pell grants for low-income students. percent who are first generation college students. Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. And there are 20.5 We also know that 53.1 percent are women, 46.9 percent are men.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JANUARY 9, 2024

In contrast, a national expansion of last-dollar programs would only lead 3 additional public colleges, enrolling about 11,000 students, to meet Threshold 0.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

It also involves exposing students to experiences relevant to this rapidly evolving world, so they are career ready. Another core initiative of the presidency is making sure that NJIT is accessible to students of all backgrounds, including low-income students, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It’s all about inclusion, inclusion of everyone, not just those folks who are being singled out or targeted.” “It’s all about inclusion, inclusion of everyone, not just those folks who are being singled out or targeted.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“We want our students to thrive in a community where they are comprehensively supported and uplifted,” says Close Conoley. Earning the Seal will only deepen our future work in building a richly diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. Abby Hudson, a participant from Glenville State University, reflected on the lessons she learned about inclusion, diversity, and understanding different cultural contexts.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity. 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.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 30, 2021

”  –Tai Tran, co-founder and president at Close the Gap Foundation and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister These 30 cohorts, or mentoring circles, led by Forbes 30 Under 30 listers spent their monthly meetings tackling topics ranging from inclusion in the workplace to career pivots.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One hundred and thirty-nine high school TRIO students from across the country participated in the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) this year in Washington, D.C., She believes experiences like NSLC help educate students on every state’s unique challenges and education inequalities.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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The LTC Blog

AUGUST 27, 2017

Acknowledge the full range of backgrounds that your students bring to class. Be explicit about the importance of diverse perspectives in the classroom and acknowledge your goal of cultivating an inclusive learning environment. Establish classroom community norms by explicitly discussing them on the first day.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When exploring scholarships, remember to consider those specifically designed for: Female students. Low-income students. These scholarships not only promote inclusion but also reward outstanding academic performance. Minority groups. Rewarding outstanding academic performance.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It Students are assigned a coach to help them through college. It wasn’t practices, procedures, or policies.

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The LTC Blog

MARCH 31, 2017

The longer I’ve been at Carleton the more opportunities I’ve had to interact with the TRIO/SSS program and students. I enjoy getting to know the TRIO students, and I continue to be impressed by the staff and the work that they do. If you aren’t familiar with TRIO/SSS, I encourage you to learn a bit more.

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The LTC Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The strongest predictor of overall performance in writing-rich courses (as measured by GPA) was the number of terms that the student used the Writing Center. The results were striking.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

In California, where affirmative action has been banned since 1996, the state university system (UC) began to focus on increasing socioeconomic diversity, introducing policies that connected more directly with low-income students and those from lower-performing schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

“Meanwhile, the Biden administration is implementing a much more generous income-driven repayment system for federal student loans that could be much larger than what the Supreme Court struck down. Other issues in the news will include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Bonner now focuses on inclusive excellence.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Then our other surveys, Race Ethnicity Survey, and it just helps colleges understand their student experience with racism, inclusion and belonging. And we'll probably talk about that a little bit later. So colleges are in different phases of this because it goes back to Guided Pathways and this part of Guided Pathways.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

HBCUs expose students to experiences that can’t be imitated, accepting students as they are—nurturing and inspiring the whole person for academic and career readiness. And they have been inclusive from the start, accepting all students eager to learn and grow regardless of race or economic status. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. In a precedent-setting career in higher education, the late Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr. It was about looking at those in need, looking at the community,” he said.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Growing up around family members who worked in TRIO, a federal program that provides student support resources to first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities, he modeled the program after Upward Bound. Social Innovation Project to pursue the program.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this issue, we also highlight upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which will be known as the “Better FAFSA;” our work to help low-income students and families obtain broadband access through our TRIO Gets Connected initiative; and preparations for the 2023 First-Generation College Celebration Day this November. (..)

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Lesia Crumpton-Young , immediate past president of Texas Southern University, has profoundly impacted higher education, particularly for marginalized students.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

. ### The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is a nonprofit organization established in 1981, dedicated to expanding college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies. Media Inquiries For media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Terrance L.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

” TRIO programs have made a significant impact nationally by supporting more than six million first-generation, low-income students and helping them achieve their academic and career goals. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Casteen, who served as UVA's seventh president from 1990 to 2010, was honored by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education in 2013 with the prestigious Dr. John Hope Franklin Award for his exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. As president, he transformed UVA into a world-class university.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most of her time is spent on clinical research for Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety traits, and child emotional development, and advocacy for youth mental health policies in Tennessee, diversity, equity, and inclusion in college, and first-generation low-income student education.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream.

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