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University of Utah Prison Education Project Admits First Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Utah Reading Clinic, housed in the College of Education, will provide opportunities for the cohort to “serve as tutors and mentors for other incarcerated students hoping to pursue higher education at Davis Technical College or Salt Lake Community College, according to Dr. Frankie Laanan, dean of Utah’s College of Education. “It

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Examples of Excelencia

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In 2016, EAP reduced the number of courses in its course sequence, increased tutoring services and added embedded tutoring. It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events.

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Fostering Success

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These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. We also provide scholarships if they do get into UCLA or UC,” says Alexander. Then, you see the successes.”

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

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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. The absence of African American male role models and mentors in the spaces of higher education and professional settings who can provide guidance and inspiration further exacerbates this issue.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. The Village is located near campus and provides wraparound services including case management, counseling and tutoring. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

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GBC has an endowed scholarship fund from the Goizueta Foundation, and utilizing this fund, GBC began pursuing Hispanic students in the region. Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. We know that tutoring support is something that students really appreciate,” said Jernigan. “We

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Investing in Community Colleges

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Two of the ongoing initiatives were Hostos’s Research Center and its Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus program. The mentors] ensure that students are on-track academically, and also provide students with guidance and career development supports.” The 2023-24 school year saw 12 pilot initiatives implemented, Oviedo says.