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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. That desire to understand the world only grew from there, and she became the first in her family to attend college. She gives thanks to her mentors guidance.

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How Community Colleges Can Simplify the Student Enrollment Process

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: Community colleges play a vital role in addressing enrollment barriers, offering tailored support to first-generation and working students. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to open doors for these students who might otherwise never step foot into higher education. Financial aid is also a common sticking point.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, CEO, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Foundation (Formerly with Achieving the Dream). By sharing experiences and offering guidance, these leaders dismantle systemic barriers and provide clear pathways for the next generation. Carolyn Carter, a distinguished graduate of the John E.

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100+ colleges got an “A” for scholarship transparency. Is yours among them?

University Business

The colleges that rank highest for the most transparent merit scholarships provide clear, easily accessible information on the awards and the criteria they use, according to a new analysis. These leading schools also figure merit scholarships into their Net Price Calculator projections.

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A Progressive Platform for College Access

Insight Into Diversity

In the complex and often daunting college admissions process, underserved students — particularly those who are first generation, low income, and from other underrepresented backgrounds.— More than 200 colleges and universities work with College Greenlight to connect with high-achieving underrepresented students.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Institutions can implement the following measures to alleviate these challenges: Scholarship Programs: Expanding scholarship programs to include online students can provide crucial financial support. Leveraging Scholarship Programs Scholarship programs can be adapted to support online students from diverse backgrounds.

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The Emotional Rollercoaster of College Planning: Why Institutions Need to Step Up Their Support

Helix Education

For those working in enrollment, the college planning process is familiar territory. But for prospective students the landscape can be a bewildering maze Our recent study with ZeeMee, Enrollment and the Well-Being of Prospective Students: Creating a Culture of Care , sheds light on the anxieties surrounding college planning.