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Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report notes that the implementation of peer mentoring, paid work-based learning, building partnerships for intentional and inclusive hiring, and elevating career services and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) to be organizational priorities. This includes peer-to-peer mentoring as well as connection to alumni.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The students who are accepted into the college will complete their General Education (GE) classes there and will be taught in small classes and mentored by mostly Black Sacramento State faculty members. Wood is hoping to recruit some of those students to his campus. “In

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MSC CEO Travis Allen said that part of what makes his program so unique is that instructors are actually “seasoned veteran medical device sales representatives,” who not only teach the students but also help them connect with jobs after completion, a key part of MSC’s 84% placement rate.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Additionally, strong academic programs, including advanced placement and honors courses, can offer a challenging and rewarding learning experience. Regular check-ins with teachers, counselors, or mentors provide opportunities to monitor progress, address concerns, and offer encouragement.

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A Clarion Call for Change: Four Black Scholars Reflect on the Critical Need for More Educators of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

If there is a teacher you connected with or a mentor who helped guide you, reach out to them for a recommendation letter. Letters of Recommendation Depending on the colleges or universities you are applying to, there may or may not be a section to submit letters of recommendation.

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Focus on the Future: Dream Award Scholar Arleen Alcaraz-Cano

Scholarship America

I enrolled in an advanced placement Computer Science (CS) class that year and I quickly realized how intricate and valuable the process of programming is. It could involve mentoring young girls of color, advocating for the rights of undocumented immigrants, or any other cause that resonates with me deeply.