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New College Programs Support and Mentor First-Generation Students

Insight Into Diversity

In response to increased enrollment of first-generation students , colleges are actively creating programs and forging partnerships designed to build community while providing support through mentorship, resources, and special events. We are thrilled to be starting this initiative in support of our first-gen students,” says Reesor. “I

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Statehouses support foster youth with college

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Efforts to improve college access and support for foster youth have spurred new laws in multiple states, with legislators from both major parties heeding calls to do more for a group of students often without family to call on for help. ” Tata said this includes community colleges and trade schools.

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Columbia University Reaches Out to HBCUs for Fellowship Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

About seven years ago, Columbia University welcomed its first HBCU Fellowship cohort, allowing students who had graduated from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to pursue select master’s degrees in the university’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), all the while getting financial, career, and academic support.

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How Long Beach City College Revamped Support for First-Year Students

EAB

Podcast How Long Beach City College Revamped Support for First-Year Students Episode 162. EAB’s Emily Mittermaier welcomes Long Beach City College Dean of Student Equity, Sonia De La Torre, and the Director of First-Year Experience at the school, Esteban Alfaro, to discuss the transformation of the school’s approach to student success.

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Its time to talk tech experience and capability

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Michelle Morgan, Dean of Students at the University of East London (UEL). This piece is a case study of students’ tech experience at UEL. There is a lot of discussion at the moment about AI and how we navigate this use of technology with our students. This was not the case.

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The Mindful Learning Framework

Faculty Focus

I have been an educator for 41 years and have worked with students from Pre-K through college. Both courses are designed to prepare students with the necessary academic learning and study skills to tackle the rigors of college. They have used social media platforms where information is transmitted at lightning speed.

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How can we use data to improve student and staff wellbeing?

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Michelle Morgan, Dean of Students at the University of East London. This piece is the second part of two discussing the rise in student mental health issues. Higher education has come a long way in recognising and being aware of mental health issues that students enter their studies with.