Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Students at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY. We have to ensure students are well prepared for jobs related to their field [of study] that pay a family-sustaining wage in New York City.” That is no easy feat, Adams acknowledged, especially as post-pandemic inflation and rent has skyrocketed across the city's five boroughs.

Nonprofit Organizations 333

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

In addition to the scholars program, Fidelity’s initiative – Invest in My Education (ME) – will also include retention and completion grants for students at risk of dropping out due to financial reasons, and grants to bolster nonprofit organizations aiming to improve graduation rates of underserved students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2024

“While American women have advanced in the last 175 years, we haven’t come close to achieving equity,” said Laura Rebell-Gross, senior managing director of Girls’ Education with the Student Leadership Network, a nonprofit organization working for educational equity. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman shares research from her nonprofit, ROX.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dr. Ivonne Diaz-Claisse “I told my story — what it took for me to achieve my dream — and at the end, the students wanted my autograph,” says Diaz-Claisse, president and CEO of Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA), a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey. She gladly agreed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

FIU also opened their doors to regional employers, “demystifying” the organization for its corporate partners, allowing them to come seek employees at FIU “holistically,” Béjar said. That’s why Excelencia has issued four new reports in its continuing investigation into the relationship between institutions, Latinx students, and the workforce.

Nonprofit Organizations 298

Nonprofit Organizations Industry Transportation Healthcare 298

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

She serves as the executive director of the International Ultraviolet Association, a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Washington D.C. Martinez is a graduate of Howard University. Recently, Martinez collaborated and implemented three major initiatives related to ongoing training in engineering.

Nonprofit Organizations 176

Nonprofit Organizations Curriculum Development Engineering Professional Development 176

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 2, 2023

A formal list of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations investing in and intentionally serving student parents is an important resource for many, said Lewis. Several organizations can receive the seal. Additionally, one institution will be awarded $25,000, and one nonprofit will get $15,000 award.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

DREAM — the signature annual event of Achieving the Dream — a nonprofit organization that works to close achievement gaps, has become the go-to convening for community college educators and policymakers interested in institutional change. Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference.

Community College 298

Community College Nonprofit Organizations Higher Education Administration 298

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

a Black and Southeast Asian nonprofit organization that works with low- to no-income communities of color. And that’s in part because she sees herself as an activist — someone looking to challenge society’s prevailing injustices. “I I’ve always been interested in academic administration,” says Lopez. “I After she earned her Ph.D.

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Thankfully, Quality Matters, a nonprofit organization focused on online and blended learning, has developed a new framework to help colleges and universities involved in a course-sharing consortium gauge how much value they’re providing to students.

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Consulting Higher Education IT 105

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image: The Association for the Study of Higher Education, like many organizations, plots its annual meetings several years ahead. ” ASHE is moving its 2024 meeting to Minneapolis, even though it may incur financial costs from breaking a contract with the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. But the group won’t be moving its meeting.

IT 89

IT Grants and Contracts Higher Education Finance 89

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The time has come to shore up educational environments as places of support, safety, and affirmation for LGBTQ+ students, particularly trans-identifying youth, according to a statement co-written by educational scholars, co-signed by educators across the field from preschool to postsecondary, under the organization titled Support LGBTQ Education.

Education 243

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CAPD

JANUARY 30, 2024

While practicing your professional presentation and networking skills, you can get first-hand feedback and advice from individuals who have held key roles in leading corporations, contributed to cutting-edge innovations, and demonstrated a commitment to societal and community well-being through involvement in nonprofit organizations.

Alumni 52

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Center for Nonviolent Social Change, a nonprofit organization founded by King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, as a living memorial to King’s philosophies and dedication to progress. So too will organizations and associations that work to advance equity issues both at the K-12 and higher education level. Dr. Vicki L.

Nonprofit Organizations 312

Nonprofit Organizations Food Social Justice Higher Education 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

MyFutureNC, a statewide, nonprofit organization led through cross-sectional collaboration, set a goal to see two million North Carolinians aged 25 to 44 attain an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by the year 2030. As a 17-year-old, I thought I had it all figured out. After his passing, I couldn’t cope properly.

Education 233

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When our students are done with this program, they’ll be well-trained to go into any position — a Tribal leader, a schoolteacher, a professor, an advocate, a nonprofit organizer — these are the kinds of things they learn,” says Dr. “Because we’re losing the language in our younger generations, it’s important to preserve it,” he says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2022

These are the latest numbers from 62% of institutions that report to the National Student Clearinghouse, an educational nonprofit organization which collects data and offers insights from 97% of all postsecondary institutions in the U.S. since last fall. But community college enrollment only dropped by.4%,

Nonprofit Organizations 263

Nonprofit Organizations Community College Government Higher Education 263

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The College Board, a nonprofit organization that administers the SAT, has been accused of racism since its inception. The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations.

Admissions 336

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

a nonprofit organization focused on empowering historically excluded groups with financial literacy. Jennifer Elisseeff, The Johns Hopkins University; and Dr. Michele Manuel and Dr. Cammy Abernathy, both of University of Florida Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Engineering 158

Engineering Nonprofit Organizations Research Faculty 158

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

APRIL 12, 2024

This success was followed by our application for 501(c)(3) status in early February 2024, a move that promises to serve our members as a nonprofit organization. While we await feedback from the IRS, this structural evolution signifies our readiness to expand our reach and impact.

Student Affairs 96

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. Manhattan College has been classified as an emerging HSI for years, says Roy.

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College Forward

JANUARY 17, 2024

The holiday store, hosted at Baxter Arena, featured over 50 nonprofit organizations and various professional and personal resources. The core objective of the Winter Wonderland Emporium was to connect families with crucial resources available throughout the Omaha metro area.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations IT 52

College for Creative Study

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Paramount to the nonprofit’s goal is the conviction to lift every unique and collective voice through transformative creative writing programs. Founded in 1995, InsideOut is Detroit’s largest and oldest literary nonprofit organization. Making connections between our community partners is an important aspect of design education.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

This means trying to commit to one or two organizations or types of volunteer work over the course of your four years in high school, rather than flitting from one opportunity to the next. Get to know an organization you like or one that you’re already a part of. How important is volunteer work on a college application?

Admissions 246

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

MARCH 21, 2023

I came into assessment in a “round-about” way, needing to know where my nonprofit organization really was in our operations, and where we needed to go. I was the Executive Director, we were a fledgling organization with little funding, and the number of people needing our services was exploding.

Student Affairs 52

Student Affairs Nonprofit Organizations Higher Education IT 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 17, 2023

In their lawsuit against the Internet Archive, which could extract millions of dollars from the nonprofit organization, the publishers claim that the Internet Archive “badly misleads the public and boldly misappropriates the goodwill that libraries enjoy and have legitimately earned.

Libraries 144

Libraries Nonprofit Organizations Entertainment Research 144

University Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The rate of finance leaders reporting that their institutions are increasing tech spending is higher than 59% of the other 200 nonprofit organizations Rabin measured. Online learning is on the verge of besting the traditional classroom. Fifty percent operate institutions with assets exceeding $200 million.

Finance 75

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. We take a look at institutions that have excelled at graduating a diverse student base.

Veteran and Military Services 256

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These jobs may be in hospitals as well as in local health departments or nonprofit organizations. . … It’s important now more than ever for us to look at our role in this world as public health advocates to avoid negative health events like a global pandemic.” Dr. Elimelda Ongeri, dean of the John R. and Kathy R.

Healthcare 246

Healthcare Hospitality Social Justice Safety and Security 246

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

based nonprofit organization. Meanwhile, the protests appear to be flagging, with the government recently announcing that it would release some student protesters—a sign that it feels “confident” enough that it has quelled recent dissent, Hashemi said.

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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. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Supporting Student Success

JANUARY 26, 2021

For example, they can tutor younger students online or assist a nonprofit organization with marketing and research. That’s why it’s more important than ever to help students navigate the intimidating landscape of job hunting around graduation time. Use Digital Resources to Learn the Ins and Outs of the Industry.

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College Forward

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Our nonprofit organization matches eligible students with a near-peer coach trained in an evidence-based curriculum to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree. What is College Possible? It can also mean helping students connect with campus financial aid professionals.

Financial Aid 52

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Black and Gold Project Foundation is a nonprofit organization. These institutions have, by design, left out large segments of the population, both statewide and nationally, creating an academic environment based more on cultural preference than on intellectual excellence.

Nonprofit Organizations 40

Nonprofit Organizations Faculty Higher Education Administration 40

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 17, 2023

Schupf Art Center last month, an $18 million project developed in partnership with Waterville Creates , a nonprofit organization that promotes accessible arts and cultural programs, according to a news release from the college. Phase one of the revitalization plan was completed with the opening of Paul J.

Nonprofit Organizations 98

Nonprofit Organizations Manufacturing Faculty Alumni 98

College Forward

MARCH 27, 2024

In addition, you now belong to a network of over one million AmeriCorps members who have served or are currently serving at other nonprofit organizations. You’re joining a cohort of nearly 300 other College Possible coaches across the United States who are committed to educational equity. Wondering how to prepare for your service year?

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University Business

MARCH 14, 2023

He is a board member for Equal Justice Works – a nonprofit organization dedicated to employing talent in public service – and the National Woman’s Law Center. Jenkins, Bates College (Lewiston, Maine) Garry W. Jenkins is set to become Bates College’s first Black president in its 168-year history.

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