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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She enjoys being able to see how budgets function, how admissions and financial aid operate, and how campus security is run. From the creation of advising and professional development programs to the construction and renovation of several campus facilities, Allen’s tenure has proven fruitful.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. I spend a lot of time fundraising. DFC students receive a free laptop, textbooks, a bus pass, and 10 meals a week.

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Wealth and Want Part 3: Dispossession, Inequality, Underfunding, and Debt

Higher Education Inquirer

Faculty and Staff Strain: Underfunding leads to lower salaries, fewer opportunities for professional development, and increased workload for faculty and staff. Limited College Counseling: Students may not have access to adequate college counseling, hindering their ability to navigate the application process and secure financial aid.

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Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Broaden advising, career services & professional development. The Office of the Vice Chancellor is charged with “p artnering with community members to make improvements for our students in areas such as advising, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and well-being.” . Serve our graduate students.

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The Power of One

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What she didnt have was a financial roadmap - or any way to pay for her education I had no financial aid packet, no 529 plan, no savings, nothing, Williams-Franklin recalls in an interview with Diverse. The organization offers professional development through webinars, internship placement assistance, and mentor matching.