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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

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Kizart writes with both professional expertise and personal conviction. Her own experiences as an African American educator inform the text without overshadowing its universal applications. By focusing on the specific biases that undermine equity work, Kizart provides a concrete framework for sustainable change.

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

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For aspiring superintendents, particularly those from underrepresented communities, the academy represents more than just professional development. The university has created a dedicated website, www.suleaderlevelup.com , where interested candidates can find detailed program information and submit their applications.

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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

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Title V allows us to meet academic needs in really wonderful ways with tutoring and professional development for faculty, but our students have a lot of other needs and we’re seeing that more and more,” said Fabrizio. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. … Dr. Dwayne L.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

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But they have a long way to go when it comes to efficiently creating closed loops between the identification of students’ need and receipt of services, and require significant technological, data, and professional development resources to make that work effective.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. These inform strategic decisions to address inequities and improve outcomes. … Santiago and Sarita E. Neufeldt, president of CSUSM.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

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Families can also benefit from knowing about this pedagogy, making them a stronger and more informed advocate. It is essential to provide teachers with professional development workshops, strategies, and resources to become culturally competent in their dispositions, knowledge, and skills. Knowledge is power.