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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kelley’s notion of the “ Freedom Dream ,” an invitation to imagine an educational space that is grounded in racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation. When addressing students’ basic needs, community colleges would have grocery stores, food pantries, laundry, and shower facilities available to all students, 24/7.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. There are food closets and snack carts on campus as well as food vouchers, to which AAP participants have access.

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Student Spotlight: Paige’s Semester Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

AIFS Abroad

Additionally, familiarizing myself with the available resources and support services offered by Irish institutions proved invaluable. From libraries to academic advising and counseling services, these resources played a crucial role in navigating the academic journey abroad, providing guidance and assistance when needed.”

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

Families can come for 15 minutes, receive the diploma, and leave, or they can stay for four or five hours and enjoy DJs, food trucks, and all that. However, you need to have those support services at the schools as well and to be able to monitor progress. We do it outside. We have a DJ. It’s an all-day affair.