Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Dr. Gresham D.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 30, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) found on any given night in the U.S. Many are raising children, working, like any other low-income person who you might not know is a college student — yet, they had more difficulty because of landlord attitudes.” But it’s not just a problem facing the West Coast.
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The Scholarly Teacher
DECEMBER 20, 2023
What Worked Structure The development of the FToC Summit began with our planning team, which included BIPOC teacher educators who represented diverse identity groups and educational experiences. In January 2020, we secured $3,000 to fund the FToC Summit; however, the pandemic caused the event to go virtual. link] Easton-Brooks, D.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 11, 2023
They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. But he raised some concerns. DFC students receive a free laptop, textbooks, a bus pass, and 10 meals a week. Staff were everywhere.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The software also uses predictive analytics in an attempt to address issues before they develop. For example, if a student signs up for a class that is far away from the main campus, the software might alert a success coach to make sure that the student knows about the school’s transportation resources.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
AUGUST 23, 2024
The promise of personal and professional development, developing knowledge of a subject you love, and the prospect of a career in your chosen field have all been strong magnets for students. Transport costs: Cost of public transport is another major factor for many students.
EAB
AUGUST 23, 2023
Like many of our students, I was a first gen, low-income college student who had periods of housing, food, and transportation insecurity. Transportation Support: Lack of transportation can impede students' ability to attend classes regularly.
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