Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

In the realm of higher education, the system's implicit message is clear: conform to the oppressive culture and align with the ideals of the white majority. This includes providing translation services, multilingual resources, and support for English language learners. Nelson Pham is a currently a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2019, we proudly launched the Single Parent Scholarship initiative, which provides financial assistance and support services to single parents who aspire to earn a college degree. Of these single parents, only 32% hold a college degree or higher, while 65% have completed high school or less.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

billion in additional debt relief for 53,000 borrowers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs; nearly $2.8 Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona Michael Reynolds — EPA/Bloomberg The Biden-Harris Administration has approved $5.2 billion in new debt relief for almost 51,000 borrowers through income-driven repayment plan fixes; and $1.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2023

The study – funded by the Health Resources and Service Administration – showed the presence of systemic barriers to higher education for minority students, such as financial burdens and lack of early exposure to public health sciences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

The nonprofit Partnership With Native Americans , or PWNA, recently announced that the consumer financial services company, Synchrony , has awarded $100,000 to support Indigenous education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

In this cohort, only 16% earned a bachelor’s degree — that’s just two percentage points higher than the previous cohort studied, which entered college in 2007. Dr. Ángel de Jesus González, assistant professor of higher education administration and leadership at Fresno State.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. He’s why Americans should have hope for higher education and advocate for more investments in leaders who walk their talk.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. They should only need to visit a food pantry once; after that they ought to be connected to programs like SNAP, financial aid, and related programs to meet their needs in an ongoing way.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. Cementing the program into law will make the existence of the higher ed support effort less uncertain, said Dr. Jhenai Chandler, senior director of college completion policy at TICAS.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2023

Ricardo (Rick) Torres The site – financially supported by the Cognizant Foundation – includes case studies and data that provide a starting point for understanding current equity gaps, identifying recent trends, and analyzing enrollment , persistence , and completion. “As This new site builds on our actions to support all learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

Pamela Everhart The money – from Fidelity Investments – will go towards launching the Fidelity Scholars Program, which will have renewable, need-based scholarships and wrap-around support services. French, Jr., president of UNCF-member Clark Atlanta University.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 31, 2023

Types of college counseling services and average costs The two main types of college counseling services are the services that are offered for free within high schools and services that are external to high schools and typically offered at a cost. Services, business models, and pricing can vary widely among IECs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2023

The consortium invites select higher education leaders to serve as judges who evaluate a national pool of 30 highly successful programs deemed Bellwether Finalists and choose three Bellwether Award winners. won a 2023 Bellwether Award for its submission, Hudson Scholars, in the award category of Instructional Programs and Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

has announced the 2022 cohort of MCT Scholars, recognizing 10 first-year graduate students in higher education or student affairs students at six institutions. This study aims to measure how this movement has impacted the identities of students of color in higher education graduate programs. “The

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

When students are completing their workforce training programs, building trades, as they work on resumes and get ready for job interviews, the career services team in the ACE division encourages them to think about getting a degree, and the importance of a degree,” said Adams. “In In many of our ACE programs, we grant academic credit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“We are dedicated to providing resources and possibilities to students for higher education, especially in Prince George’s County,” said Wanda Durant, who leads the Durant Family Foundation. The foundation has already built a network of community-centric services within the Durant Center in Prince George’s County that is exemplary.”.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. in higher education and student affairs from CGU. in higher education and student affairs from CGU. Carter holds a B.S. in psychology from Tuskegee University, an M.S. Carter holds a B.S. in psychology from Tuskegee University, an M.S.

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University Business

APRIL 2, 2024

Housing and food insecurity challenges take away students’ ability to focus, and at the root of the issue is prolonged financial struggles. One study it cited found a link between financial stress and cognitive bandwidth, which hurts students’ ability to work on difficult tasks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2024

Josh Shapiro has released a new blueprint for higher education in the state, focused on competitiveness and workforce development, and grounded in access and affordability. Pennsylvania spends less on higher education than every other state except for New Hampshire, according to the Governor’s Office. Pennsylvania Gov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

degree in Human Services, Social Justice Advocacy. “We We provide an education for a diverse group of people, and many of them are part of groups that have been experiencing social injustices,” said Dr. Denise Rossilli, an associate professor and coordinator of the human services program at HCCC. “We HCCC is not alone.

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University Business

MARCH 19, 2024

The financial advice service analyzed 2023 enrollment figures from the National Student Clearinghouse and compared them to June 2023 population estimates by the U.S. Of the five states with the highest rate of college-going learners, four prove this is the case, especially regarding policies that provide higher rates of financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

are often told by high school counselors and colleges that they do not have many options for higher education. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. But higher education institutions can support students of different immigration statuses regardless of our policymakers' actions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As for those incarcerated, they will now be able to access ED’s Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites initiative and “ Fresh Start ” initiative, helping them financially on their educational pursuits. service members and veterans, and changes in ownership designed to evade accountability to taxpayers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education's 2024 Emerging Scholars shared sentiments of drive, hope, community, and validation during a webinar Thursday. It's been something that has sustained me in academia, the service work that I do,” said Dr. Melva Treviño Peña, an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island. “To

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Capital One and Discover Financial Services have publicly announced plans to merge. The deal worth a reported $35B would give this new entity greater power, competing (or colluding) on a higher level with JP Morgan Chase, Visa, and Mastercard. Nelnet is the student loan servicer for Discover private student loans, but their $10.4

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2023

Christina Hull Paxson The award – sponsored by the TIAA Institute, administered by the American Council on Education (ACE) – commends current college or university presidents or chancellors for outstanding institutional leadership and broad impact on higher education and society. The award’s namesake, Rev. Theodore M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965, they have largely failed to reduce ethnic and racial disparities at colleges and universities. How much a school, for example, can afford towards carrying out a financial aid program is critical. “Is Is there one financial aid officer who has a very large caseload?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

Higher education institutions have the power to be catalysts for socioeconomic mobility and drivers of economic policy that creates opportunities for underserved communities. Create Healthcare Pools for Small Businesses: Higher education institutions have a unique position to address the healthcare challenges faced by small businesses.

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University Business

APRIL 11, 2024

Higher education leaders unloaded their grievances over the Department of Education’s botched FAFSA rollout in a U.S. “We exist because the system is not providing this service for students of color and other underresourced students.” House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Teneo Linguistics Company, the Agape Clinic and Dallas Children’s Hospital.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

Unless one has a substantial intergenerational wealth transfer like someone gifting them with housing, a down payment, inheritance, investments, or money that is in addition to their own earned income, then it is extremely difficult in most major metro areas to financially support a family on a teacher’s salary.

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College Forward

APRIL 10, 2024

Despite initial worry stemming from her family’s financial situation, Yanderi was determined to achieve her academic goals, graduating with a degree in sociology from UW-Milwaukee in 2022. “My When it came to going to college, I was afraid that due to my background and financial circumstances, I wouldn’t be able to attend.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. A credential earned after high school changes an individual’s career trajectory and typically leads to higher wages and more stable employment. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Holiday stress impacts almost all students, according to a new survey of over 1,200 students from TimelyMD, a virtual health and wellbeing company that partners with almost 250 higher education institutions. Many students expressed concerns about upcoming family-time, travel, and the financial burden of the holiday.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But the college’s financial problems had been building for years. Part of it is concerns about the affordability or value of higher ed,” said Dr. Robert Kelchen, head of the department of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The reasons, says Burns, are financial and social.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. Carey Seventy percent of Black men in California pursuing higher education attend a community college, but degree attainment lags. Dr. Roderick L.

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