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U of South Dakota TRIO program offers first-year experience

Confessions of a Community College Dean

For students to “connect with each other, learn about college success, learn about resources and engage with the community.” ” (TRIO SSS at USD also partners with an orientation program from the university’s Native Student Services.) Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Trans student housing gains popularity and demand

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But few campuses have halls or communities dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, and even fewer offer such spaces specifically for transgender and nonbinary students. But such spaces remain rare, generally found only at private, progressive liberal arts colleges. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Pell Grant to increase by $500

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The bill boosts funding levels for a range of federal higher education programs, including $137 million more for historically underresourced institutions. 54 million more for TRIO, a federal student services program for low-income students, bringing the total to $1.191 billion. $10

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More money for Pell Grants, research in federal budget

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Department of Education is receiving nearly $4 billion more in discretionary funds, although the Biden administration had requested $13 billion more. Congress also is planning to provide $50 million as part of a new program to support research infrastructure investments at HBCUS, MSIs and tribal colleges. Is this diversity newsletter?: