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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. McMickens teaches courses that focus on student development theory and practice, research in higher education, critical issues in higher education, and diversity issues in higher education. “I

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The Connections that Keep Students on Track

Scholarship America

Across the board, all students of color were 3-5% less likely to have done so, irrespective of any other characteristics. To help fill that gap, colleges, communities and scholarship providers are in a unique position to step in. Helping students who don’t know what they don’t know.

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10 Ways to Prepare Students for Next Steps

Student Research Foundation

Recommend Scholarships What’s more stressful than choosing a college? Paying for college is a significant stressor for students. Speak with your school’s guidance counselors—they may have lists of available scholarships. If you come across scholarship opportunities , keep copies of a list in your classroom.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Improve student persistence toward college and toward graduation by: Incentivizing faculty to engage in student advising and mentoring Encouraging students to develop a college-going mindset Offering completion and retention grants Making sure the right students and mentors are getting into peer mentoring programs Encourage lifelong learning through: (..)

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sessions can focus on racial/ethnic minority development and cultural pride activities (e.g., Additional mentorship efforts can include pairing students with mentors of the same sex, race, or ethnicity who regularly meet with to provide support/guidance and modeling. Kwanza celebrations, minority health month, healing circles).

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Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

COE

Brown brings a deep understanding of the challenges underrepresented students face and a solid commitment to empowering them to achieve their educational goals. Through his visionary efforts, the program has significantly enhanced the academic support provided to students, ensuring their success and persistence in higher education.