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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. I approach my work from a teacher-scholar-mentor mentality, which means I integrate my scholarly endeavors across my teaching and mentoring activities,” says McMickens. “I

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Scholar Who Creates Inclusive Spaces - Dr. Melva Treviño Peña

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

geography, Oregon State University Career mentors: Dr. Leslie Duram, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Dr. Larry Becker, Oregon State University; Dr. Joan Gross, Oregon State University; Dr. Shireen Hyrapiet, Houston Community College; Dr. Human interaction is at the center of Dr. Melva Treviño Peña’s work.

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A2MEND, University of La Verne Partner to Empower African American Male Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Pardis Mahdavi For this alliance officials deemed transformative, the university plans to extend its educational offerings to A2MEND students, advisors, and mentors through the introduction of the Partnership Award. The tuition scholarship award ensures that A2MEND students and staff receive substantial support without compromise. "The

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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations

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Diversity in representation not only enriches the educational experience but also provides necessary role models and mentors who understand and can empathize with the unique obstacles faced by students from underrepresented populations. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

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As we delve into these disparities, it becomes clear that targeted interventions and policy changes are essential to bridge this gap and foster a more inclusive educational environment. Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent.

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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

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Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). So, you can be mentoring these students … and being an advisor, and all of those things, and it gets placed in this nice little bucket called service. says Patton Davis.

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