Podcasts about college access

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Director of College Access at Bristol Community College, Christine Scafidi, about Early College, the school's program that allows high school students to earn college credits. They discuss the program, how high school students interact with the colleges, what sort of students they tend to serve, and where students can get more information on Early College.

In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely talks to Teng Yang, Assistant Director of College Access and Success at Democracy Prep Public Schools, about his journey from a refugee camp in Thailand to becoming a leader in college access. Teng, a Brown University graduate and former Brown admissions evaluator, shares key insights on the college admissions process, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both the application process and the financial realities of higher education, offering invaluable advice for students navigating these challenges.

Paul LeBlanc, retired president of Southern New Hampshire University and the 2024 NACU Ernest Boyer Award recipient, shares his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to leading the transformation of SNHU into the nation's largest online university. In this episode, he reveals the “secret sauce” behind SNHU's success and tackles pressing issues in higher education, including affordability, access, and the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven workforce. LeBlanc reflects on the leadership qualities needed to navigate today's challenges and emphasizes reclaiming Ernest Boyer's legacy of truth and ethical action, even when it involves taking risks. This thought-provoking conversation explores how higher education can uphold social justice, revive the American Dream, and inspire institutions to lead with love—showing students that they truly matter.

Building a movement is truly an art form; one without a single formula or method. It takes more than strategy, and a lot more than just having a great idea. When a movement starts to click, you can feel it. The cogs begin to turn themselves, then turn each other, and the whole thing starts to move as something that's bigger than any one of its parts. In this episode, J.B. and Molly go behind the scenes of social change initiatives with Eric Waldo, president and CEO of the District of Columbia College Access Program and the former executive director of Michelle Obama's Reach Higher program."What's our 'why?' What's the story and how can we tell it in a way that may move people where they have been cynical or skeptical before?" - Eric WaldoYou can follow Eric Waldo on LinkedIn and learn more about his work at dccap.org.Follow Unserious in your podcast app, at unserious.com, and on Instagram and Threads at @unserious.fun.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, Forty high schools throughout West Virginia receive recognition for their efforts in helping students plan for college…a popular hiking trail in the New River Gorge gets additional parking spots…and are you brave enough to stay at a haunted campground on Sutton Lake?...on today's daily304. #1 – From WV PRESS – Principals, counselors, and staff from 40 high schools across West Virginia were recognized this month for their efforts to inform students of higher education opportunities after graduation.  The “Champion of College Access and Success” recognition awards are annually presented by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical Education to select schools that foster a college and career readiness culture within their communities. Representatives from the Champion schools attended an award ceremony at Stonewall Resort in conjunction with a statewide summit focused on affordable college and career pathways.  For more information about Champions of College Access and Success and college planning events, visit the College for West Virginia website at cfwvconnect.com/champion. Read more: https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/forty-high-schools-across-west-virginia-recognized-for-their-outstanding-efforts-to-help-students-plan-for-college/?utm_source=newsletter   #2 – From METRO NEWS – Visitors to the New River Gorge National Park can rejoice now that one of the park's most popular trails has expanded parking. Just in time for the Gorge's annual Bridge Day celebration, Gov. Jim Justice joined Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and officials with the West Virginia Division of Highways recently to welcome the additional 70 parking spaces at the Endless Wall Trail. Ruby said the DOH first came out and widened the portion of Lansing-Edmond Road the trail sits off of, making it safe for the public to create an additional 30 parking spots. Then, just recently, DOH crews created the additional 70 more spots from a completely dense forest adjacent to the trail. According to the Department of Tourism, the New River Gorge area sees about 2 million visitors a year. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/10/14/parking-expanded-for-the-endless-wall-trail-in-fayette-county/ #3 – From WV EXPLORER –While there are many remote campgrounds in West Virginia, few boast their own ghosts. Though only 30 minutes from Interstate 79, Baker's Run Campground may feel remote due to how it tucks into the hills on the Elk River at Sutton Lake, and that's much of its allure. According to most versions of the once-famous tale, the ghost is that of Jacob Beamer, who was fond of moonlight walks. He met his end one night when he was hit by a train. For many years afterward, his ghost was said to appear to wanderers at night as it searched for his missing head.  Need more than a ghost to have a good time? Sutton Lake has recently become famous for alleged sightings of a Bigfoot, and the whole of the region is renowned as the site of the crash landing of the Flatwoods Monster. And if that's not enough, there are plenty of great opportunities for camping and fishing! Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/10/13/bakers-run-campground-headless-ghost-centralia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

In today's episode, I dive deep with Danny Tejada, who shares his journey from growing up in a tough NYC neighborhood to becoming a key figure in college access and admissions. Danny emphasizes the importance of understanding education's return on investment and how he helps students navigate college finance and career planning. Tune in to hear his impactful insights and experiences.BioDanny Tejada grew up in public housing in East New York, Brooklyn. He is a first-generation high school and college graduate. He attended Skidmore College. He also holds a certificate in College Advising from Teachers College, Columbia University. He co-authored a book with his mentee called Different Families, Still Brothers.  Danny has been in college counseling for over ten years, working in public, private, charter schools, non-profits, and his own consulting company, We Go To College, LLC. In his consulting, he works with non-profits and high schools on their college counseling programming, colleges on their recruitment of historically disadvantaged students, and individual families on the college application process. In addition to his consulting work, he works at an independent school in Manhattan and reads applications for the University of California, San Diego.  Danny sits on the boards of Stony Brook University's Counselor Advisory, Uprooted Academy, and Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. Previously, he was on Common App's Counselor Advisory Committee and College Access Consortium of New York's board. Throughout his college counseling career, he has presented at state and national conferences and been featured on NewsNation, in The New York Times, NPR, Forbes, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week, and Money.com, discussing college access issues for historically disadvantaged students.  Danny's mission is to expand college access for low-income, Black, and Brown students so they can achieve upward mobility and break their generational curse. Follow Danny on LinkedIn.Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

Jonathan April, head of EAB's College Greenlight team, hosts a conversation with Andrew Moe, Rajwantie Sahai, and Julia Perkins — all from an organization called Matriculate. The group discusses how Matriculate is narrowing the college access gap by recruiting and training college students to serve as “near-peer” advisors for high school students. They also share advice for higher education leaders on how to connect with and help young people who can flourish in college but need help navigating all of the administrative obstacles.

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Imagine all the highly motivated, high-achieving students who can excel at the most challenging colleges but lack the financial resources to attend. Matching this type of talent with full funding from top-tier schools is the mission of QuestBridge. CEO Ana Rowena Mallari recounts the organization's 30-year scale journey, during which the program has fostered $5 billion in scholarships and helped 100,000 students. Co-founded by Mallari and Michael McCullough as a summer program at Stanford, QuestBridge now partners with more than 50 schools, transforming how colleges across the U.S. evaluate and admit their incoming classes.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Within the broader national conversation about undocumented students and dreamers, there's a group of students who are almost invisible and who don't get sufficient attention yet whose experience is a complex interplay of race and immigration in America. The topic for this episode is Black undocumented students and the guest is Dr. Felecia Russell, the author of the new book, Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education. Drawing upon her own experience, Felecia has served as the Director of College Access at two high schools, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Cal Lutheran University, and now as the Director of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal at the Presidents Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. Episode Themes: Felecia's journey from Jamaica to Los Angeles, and eventually discovering that she was undocumented. Experiences of black undocumented students in the US, their feelings of invisibility and the interplay of race and immigrant status.    What Felecia learned from interviewing other Black undocumented students for her book. Black immigrant identity and the Black diaspora in the U.S. Felecia's experience with writing a book that is both research and a personal narrative. Advocacy for undocumented black students. What can campuses do to support Black undocumented students? Felecia's advice for young, undocumented Black students today. Episode Resources: Follow ⁠⁠Felecia on LinkedIn Check out Felecia's new book and the recording from the book launch Learn more about Embracing Undocumented Learn more about the Presidents' Alliance and its resources Listen to episode 32 with Dip Patel My book:  ⁠⁠America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility Sign up for ⁠⁠America Calling: my take on the intersection of education, culture and migration⁠⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram

Jonathan Burgos, Founder and Executive Director for First Gen Scholars, chats about his organization's mission; the services they provide; and their track record in helping students graduate without debt.

"Decision Day" for high school students looking to go to college was pushed back this year to May 15th, rather than the traditional May 1st deadline. The shift was made to accommodate for a host of problems students have had using the new federal financial aid application or FAFSA. We spoke with Ellie Bruecker, the director of research at the Institute for College Access and Success, to get a better sense of where the FAFSA fiasco left college applicants.And in headlines: Israeli forces continued to advance in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, students walk out of commencement speeches at VCU and Duke, and the start of the corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez. Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Christine Bowman, Assistant VP for Admission at Southwestern University. In part 6 in our series on What Colleges Want, Ethan and Christine get into: What is demonstrated interest and how do colleges track it?  How important is demonstrated interest to a student's chance of getting in? How might students find out if a particular school considers demonstrated interest in their admission review? What are some practical ways you can demonstrate your interest to colleges? Christine Bowman is the Assistant VP for Admission at Southwestern, where she oversees the admission department to set enrollment and retention philosophies. She has a Masters in Higher Ed Administration from UT-Austin, was the Co-Chair for the 2007 NACAC National Conference in and has served two terms as the Chair of the Colleges that Change Lives Board of Directors (see last season's episode with Ann Marano for more on CTCL's work). She currently serves on the advisory board of ROCA-NM (Rural Opportunities for College Access) and, with almost 30 years of experience in the admission profession, Christine believes in guiding students to find the right college fit and regularly gives presentations encouraging a stress-free college search process. We hope you enjoy the conversation!    Play-by-Play 2:15 - What is demonstrated interest? 5:00 - Why might demonstrated interest be important to colleges? 8:22 - What is yield? 11:24 - How can students demonstrate interest for a particular school?  15:17 - What can colleges track? 18:52 - For whom does demonstrated interest matter most?  23:47 - How to “break up” with a college 27:05 - What are some practical tips for students as they reach out to a college? 30:10 - How might an admissions officer use demonstrated interest? 32:58 - What ways can students demonstrate interest without visiting campus? 37:24 - What is the difference between early action, early decision, and regular decision? 40:25 - How important is the college interview? 48:10 - What can parents do to support their students during this process? 53:02 - Closing advice for parents, students, and counselors    Resources A Behind the Scenes Look at Demonstrated Interest w/Christine Bowman (Southwestern University) What is Demonstrated Interest? A Practical How-To Guide Factors in the Admission Decision (NACAC Report) How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) College Interview Tips and Strategies - The Ultimate Guide CEG Podcast Episode 411: Finding Your Why, What a Liberal Arts Education Really Is, and How to Figure out What You Actually Want w/ Ann Marano (CTCL)  

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring non-profit leader, Ibert Schultz.  Ibert is the Executive Director of Black College Success, an organization committed to increasing opportunities through college access and career success for Black high school students.  He's a dedicated activist and public servant with a long, diverse track record of success working to create a better world.  He's also a great friend.  We met a few years ago while volunteering for our kids' school and became fast friends, bonding over many things, especially our shared values around citizenship and public service.  I wanted to have Ibert on the show to highlight the important work he and his colleagues at Black College Success are doing and to get his perspectives on some of the pressing issues of our day.  As you'll see in the episode, Ibert is someone who's thought very deeply about our society, culture, and government and has a ton of really compelling ideas.  In this fascinating episode, we discuss: What it's like to grow up in an environment where racially motivated police activity is a common occurrence and how that shaped his desire to be a public servant Why education still represents the best hope for the survival of the American DreamThe implications of the post-affirmative action world and why college access is something we should be thinking very seriously about if we truly care about creating opportunities for all AmericansWhat's working and not working in the DEI movementThe demonstrated empirical benefits of diversity in business and organizational performance& Much, much more   Stay tuned to the end to hear how Ibert's mom provided a powerful example of his lifelong dedication to civic activism and public service and helped him find the courage to sign up for a stint with the Peace Corps in rural Nicaragua in lieu of the higher-paying corporate job track.  Ibert also makes a compelling argument about the relationship between economic insecurity and the decline in civic engagement and participation.  As always, I hope you all enjoy this episode.  Thanks for tuning in!      Love this episode? Please rate, subscribe, and review on your favorite podcast platform to help more users find our show.

One of the laws that went into effect this year will simplify the financial aid process, while the other establishes a grant program for Dream Resource Centers in California high schools.

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Have you checked the price of college lately? It can be serious sticker shock. According to educationdata.org, it costs more than $100,000 for an in-state school, and more than $220,000 for a private university. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, it's never too late to start planning. Raising Me host Adrienne Stein and the Manager of College Access and Outreach at FAME talk about where to start, even if you already have a high schooler, and why even small amounts can make a big difference. About the guest: Mila Tappan is the Manager of College Access and Outreach at the Finance Authority of Maine. Our team at FAME helps people figure out how to plan and pay for higher education. Prior to coming to FAME in 2008, Mila worked as an Associate Director of Financial Aid at the University of Maine for 16 years. Mila is also the mother of two young men, Alex and Noah, who are 28 and 23. They navigated this college-saving journey firsthand, which she said was very different than doing it for work.

Did you know that 9 in 10 people who enroll in coverage through Get Covered New Jersey quality for financial help and many can find a plan with a premium of $10 dollar a month or less. I speak to New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Justin Zimmerman who tells us about Get Covered New Jersey, the state's official health insurance marketplace. Consumers must enroll by Dec. 31 for coverage starting Jan. 1; if they enroll by Jan. 31, coverage will begin Feb. 1.To enroll and find information about how to get free help enrolling, visit: www.GetCovered.NJ.gov. or call 1-833-677-1010. The need for organ donors is a serious public health issue. More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ in the U.S., and seventeen people die waiting every day. About 5,000 men, women and children are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant in this region. I speak to Naja Killebrew from Gift of Life Donor Program, Gift of Life Ambassador Brian Bailey and his daughter Brianna Bailey who is waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant.www.donor1.org Teacher diversity is crucial for fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment. Temple University College of Education and Human Development has received a grant to support initiatives dedicated to increasing the recruitment and retention of educators with a focus on educators of color. I speak to Dr. Juliet Curci, Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence for Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, Shanae Bryan is the Assistant Director of Alternative Pathways at Temple University and Aszure Dunbar is a current student teacher, earning her master's degree from Temple University. To find out more click here.

Producer and CEO of 3Pas Studios, Ben Odell, is our guest this week. He shares the fascinating story behind his critically acclaimed new film 'Radical,' starring Eugenio Derbez. The film centers on a gifted but disadvantaged group of students in Mexico whose lives are transformed by an unconventional new teacher. Hear how the film was received differently by Mexican versus American audiences, Eugenio's decade-long journey to becoming a dramatic actor, the challenges Latinos face in gaining Oscar recognition, and the surprising story of how the film's rights were nearly lost.Highly Relevant PlaylistAlch Si - (Carin León feat. Grupo Frontera)Nostalgia - (FlowGPT feat. AI Bad Bunny)Vueltas - (Noah Pino Palo)

On today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) hosts the first installment of a new series called Regional Spotlights, which will bring on college counseling experts who have deep history or knowledge of the exciting college options from (and cultural nuances of) a particular geographic region. We're kicking off this series with Colleges in The South. Our Southern specialist and special guest today is CEG's very own Renee Ferrerio.  Renee began her career more than 30 years ago, first as a public-school counselor and more recently as the Director of College Counseling at The O'Neal School. She is Co-Chair for North Carolina's State and Area Initiatives Committee and might be considered by some as a counselor-fly in connoisseur, having participated in dozens of visit programs at various colleges and universities across the country. On the episode you'll hear Tom and Renee discuss: The myths and realities of going to college in The South Admissions trends at Southern flagship public universities How to make studying in The South more affordable, including special scholarship opportunities Hidden gems and unique, specialized programs that you may not have heard of before Our hope is that, for students and families, spotlighting some of these “little things” about studying in the South will help you see that there may even be bigger things in store for you there than you originally anticipated… beyond BBQ.   Play-by-Play 0:24 - Welcome & Introductions 2:57 - Why are we doing regional spotlights? 3:56 - Why should geography be a factor in a student's list-making process? 7:26 - What are some cultural realities students should keep in mind as they're putting together a college list with Southern schools? 15:57 - What are some misconceptions about Greek Life? 24:03 - What should students applying to public flagships know? 31:06 - College affordability in the South 39:50 - Studying STEM in the South 47:51 - Rapid-fire Southern Spotlights 48:34 - Schools in Florida 55:02 - Schools in Georgia 59:16 - Schools in South Carolina 1:02:45 - Schools in North Carolina 1:08:31 - Schools in Tennessee 1:10:39 - Schools in Texas 1:12:01 - Schools in Virginia 1:16:26 - Wrap Up & Closing Thoughts   Resources Academic Common Market Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) Regent's Engineering Pathway (REP) at Georgia Tech The NC State Engineering 2+2 Transfer Program UNC Asheville 2+2 Engineering Program Scholarships in the South: Davidson College John M. Belk Scholarship Emory University Scholars Georgia Tech Stamps President's Scholars Program North Carolina State University Park Scholars University of Alabama Presidential University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Scholarship University of Kentucky Singletary Scholars University of North Carolina Charlotte Levine Scholars University of North Carolina Morehead-Cain University of Texas at Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholars University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars  Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship Wofford College Scholars

My guest is Katie Andersen, a former NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer player at Duke University, who now advises student-athletes through her organization, College Fit OC. She's also the co-founder of The Student-Athlete Advisors, which focuses on educating and mentoring educational consultants who advise college-bound student-athletes. Our conversation turned into a veritable crash course in college athletic recruiting. We get into, among other things: How a student can know if they can realistically play their sport at the college level When students should start their athletic recruiting process Can a college coach actually help a student get accepted to a university? How college-list building is different for student athletes Recent rule changes families should be aware of Tips for social media Tips for recruiting videos And lots more!   Play-by-play 0:00 - Intro / Who is Katie Anderson? 1:37 -  Katie shares a little bit about her journey as a student athlete 4:29 - How can a student know if they can realistically play their sport at the college level? 9:00 - When should students start their athletic recruiting process? 12:45 - Should student athletes visit campus?  15:36 - How do students know if a coach is serious about recruiting them?  18:11 - How can students be proactive in their recruiting process?  21:30 - What influence do coaches have on the admissions process?  25:05 - What are coaches looking for in student athletes?  29:51 - How is building a college list different for student athletes? 35:50  - How do early decision applications impact the students' athletic recruiting journey? 39:03 - Are there any recent shifts in athletic recruitment that students should know?  42:18 -  How can social media be used to help a student in the recruiting process? 47:04 - What are some tips for creating recruiting videos?  50:32 - What are some of the misconceptions that students and families have about this process? 52:46 - Advice to families who are considering hiring somebody to help them with this process? 54:46  - What resources are available for families throughout this process?  54:43 - Wrap-Up   Resources Blog for Student Athlete Advisors (Katie's organization) College Athletic Recruiting Playbook NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide Podcast 121: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (US Version) - Jeff Levy, financial aid expert Podcast 122: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (International Version) - Jennie Kent, international financial aid expert Podcast 123: Should You Apply Early Decision or Regular Decision? (And the Chart That Can Help You Decide) - Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy

Earning valuable college credit while fulfilling high school requirements sounds too good to be true, and yet many teens do exactly this every year. Why don't more? Amy and Mike invited educator Dr. Amanda Sterk to explore when dual enrollment is a good option. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly does dual enrollment mean? What are the benefits of dual enrollment? Do many students pursue dual enrollment opportunities? Are dual enrollment credits always transferable? What if your school doesn't offer a dual enrollment track? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Amanda Sterk is the Director of College and Career Advising at Method Learning. Dr. Sterk has guided thousands of students through academic planning, career exploration, and applying and succeeding in college admissions and scholarships. She is co-author of the nationally recognized college admissions workbook, College UnMazed: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze. Dr. Sterk graduated with her Bachelors in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, Masters in Counseling from Drake University, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Creighton University. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Sterk has worked in high-performing schools throughout Africa and Latin America, settling in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Sterk enjoys the SW Florida sunshine through many outdoor activities such as paddleboarding and bike riding with her husband, Heath, and two teenage daughters, Eden and Rilah. Amanda can be reached at amanda@methodlearning.com. LINKS The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success RELATED EPISODES ADVANTAGES OF DUAL ENROLLMENT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION AND ACADEMIC RIGOR EARNING ADVANCE COLLEGE CREDIT ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

On this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Sam and Shannon Bergeron. Sam is a transgender man who transitioned in high school (in Texas) and who now works in college admissions at his alma mater, Hampshire College. Shannon is Founder of Core College Consulting, where she specializes in using a whole child college counseling™ approach. She's been a school counselor for more than 20 years, a volunteer with Matchlighters Scholars program, and she's also Sam's mom, an ally, and an advocate for trans students.  We discuss a number of critical things trans youth, their counselors and caregivers should know as they navigate the college admission process, including: The importance of understanding student information systems at your school How to ensure safety in gendered spaces on campus The value of offering, or improving trans-specific counseling services Conversation starters for teachers, counselors, and administrators How to research colleges And much more   Play-by-play 0:00 - Introduction - Who are Shannon and Sam? 1:43 - Welcome to the podcast 1:55 - Shannon and Sam share their backstories in advocating for trans youth 4:39 - What was Shannon's experience of Sam's transition in high school? 6:42 - Why is it important to talk about and advocate for trans youth? 9:57 - Ethan shares his personal ties to trans youth advocacy 10:45 - What are some of trans students' rights at school? 15:19 - What are Shannon's strategies for identifying places in the school system that protect trans youth?  17:38 - What are some of the impacts of calling a student by the wrong name?  19:20 - How can parents, caregivers, and counselors better support trans students?  21:55 - How do you find and create safe spaces in high school? 28:00 - What is Shannon's advice for parents in similar situations? 32:15 - The power of grounding techniques   34:38 - What are some ways of sharing your story in a way that is impactful for others? 37:20 - What should counselors keep in mind? 39:25 - Sharing common terminology surrounding LGBTQIA+ identities  44:04 - What is Sam's experience and advice in the college search process? 49:26 - ICYMI: CEG Podcast Episode 214 - Resources for LGBTQ+ Students from Campus Pride with Shane Windmeyer 49:53 - Advice and considerations for writing the college essay 56:32 - Closing advice for supporting the trans people in your life   Resources:  The Protect Trans Students Resource 50+ LGBTQ Resources for Students and Their Counselors Grounding techniques resources: https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/distress-tolerance/grounding/ https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/blog/understanding-different-types-of-grounding https://www2.winona.edu/resilience/media/grounding-worksheet.pdf https://www.acesdv.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Grounding-Worksheet.pdf

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. THEME: College access and #WhyApply Day (Sept. 22) {Carrie discusses college access and her appointment to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council, along with the upcoming #WhyApply Day on Sept. 22.} TALKING POINTS: Carrie, can you briefly share about the Michigan College Access Network and the American College Application Campaign? ● Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and American College Application Campaign (ACAC) work to provide resources to high school students in applying for and completing postsecondary education certificates/degrees. ○ Both organizations believe that every student across the country should have the opportunity to continue their education upon high school graduation whether it be postsecondary certificates or academic degrees. ○ Carrie, please provide any additional information on college access in Michigan. ● American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is sponsoring #WhyApply Day on Sept. 22. ○ ACAC partners with thousands of high schools each fall to host events supporting students through the college application process. ■ Especially first-generation college students and those from low-income families who otherwise may not apply to college. ● According to ACAC, it is anticipated that 6,000 high schools nationwide will host application completion events between September and December. ○ Nearly 300,000 students will participate in these events. ● Show support on #WhyApply Day. ○ #WhyApply Day kicks off the college application process for high school seniors across the country. On September 22, show your support on social media by using the hashtag (#WhyApply) and why you chose to continue your education. ○ Carrie, share why you chose to continue your education. ● Carrie was recently appointed to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council. ○ MCAN provides students in Michigan with a brighter long-term future, through college access and postsecondary certificate and degree attainment: doing the research, talking to agents of change, connecting resources, and being a changemaker. ○ Carrie, please share your answers to the following questions: ■ Tell us about your recent appointment to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council. What does this mean to you? ■ Why do you think it is important for the Michigan workforce to be represented in the college access conversation? ■ Why is it important for the workforce to be engaged in early childhood education and childcare conversations?

We all want our students to find success after high school and we do everything in our power to get them to where they need to be by graduation. This idea of “success” is different for everyone, as is the path to get there. In today's climate, there are so many options for students post-graduation. A traditional four year college isn't for everyone. However, there are students who want to pursue college, and we don't want them to be overlooked. If you're trying to increase college access on your school's campus, I have some things for you to consider! Specifically, I have three assumptions I want you to avoid making when promoting college access. From identifying first gen students, to supporting student athletes, to tapping into your expertise on scholarships, together we can empower our students! Resources: Join The Clique Collaborative! Resource: Free Scholarship Spreadsheet Resource: First Generation High School Counseling Small Group Podcast: Episode 41, Supporting and Empowering First Generation Students Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode90 

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is Sameer Gadkaree, President & CEO of The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Mary Papazian, Former President at San Jose State University, Interim CEO at Business-Higher Education Forum, & Principal Consultant at Arshag Consulting YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are Element451's ENGAGE Summit⁠ & Anthology Together 2023 What are the latest pressing issues in college affordability? How is TICAS helping to promote equity & accountability in higher education? What does Sameer see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

For Day 2 of our 11 day campaign, Director of College Access and Success Jessica Marroquin joins the conversation to share how SBU works with high school seniors through the college process. Jessica has now worked with six graduating classes of South Bronx United seniors. Follow us, spread the word, and maybe even support with a donation at powerof11.southbronxunited.org. Check out the accompanying video on social media (@southbronxunited), our website, and YouTube.

Big shout out to all of the students making their college decisions on May 1st! It takes so much heavy lifting from students, families, and educators to make it to national college enrollment day, congratulations!! In celebration of the enrollment day, I talk with my friend and Regional VP for OneGoal Massachusetts, Adam Seidel. Adam and I talk our college journeys, experiences of students applying and enrolling into postsecondary institutions, opportunities for AI, and much more. Plus, the rise of AI producers thanks to Grimes, AI political ads, and privacy developments. Let's jump in...

In the final episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO's Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, five members of the higher education community weigh in on the most pressing challenges facing students and what their organizations are doing to help create positive change. Responding to a two-part question from Neil Gavigan, NACUBO's policy and advocacy manager, we hear from Chris Foster, The University of North Texas; Dr. Jhenai Chandler, The Institute for College Access and Success; Emmanual Guillory, The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Jeremy DiGorio, Stetson University; and David Arnold, NASPA   Links & Notes NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Connect with Jhenai on LinkedIn Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn Connect with Emmanual on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Connect with Neil on LinkedIn

Josh Stein, attorney general of North Carolina, spoke with the Scholar Media Team's Cate Miller '25 and Content Manager Sarah O'Carroll before his Food for Thought talk this spring.Stein shares about his career path to serving as attorney general, his views on academic freedom and college access, and his plans to run for state governor. Food for Thought is a breakfast and conversation series held on Friday mornings at the Foundation. You can learn more about the initiative and RSVP for upcoming events on the Morehead-Cain Network. Music creditsThe intro music is by Scott Hallyburton '22, guitarist of the band South of the Soul. How to listenOn your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed.The Catalyze podcast is a series by the Morehead-Cain Foundation, home of the first merit scholarship program in the United States and located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The show is directed and produced by Sarah O'Carroll, Content Manager for Morehead-Cain. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram at @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.

Succeeding in college is about much more than what you accomplish in the classroom. Truly thriving as a student means growing through self-discovery, intellectual exploration, community relationships and more.That kind of success requires an ecosystem of support that not only encourages a student throughout their journey but opens up doors for them along the way. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're taking a look at how universities are increasing access and enhancing support for college-bound students. We'll discuss what access and success programs can look like on a college campus where prospective students can find support and why expanding access to college is so crucial.Our guest is Lisa Keegan, Bucknell University's vice president for enrollment management.Read a transcript for this episodeIf you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.Links:Access & Success at BucknellExplore Bucknell's scholarship programsInfo about applying to BucknellApplication dates and deadlinesPlan a visit to Bucknell@iamraybucknell, our student-run InstagramBuild a Bucknell Custom ViewbookLatest news for prospective studentsBucknell Virtual Welcome Center

When Shanita Nichols was a senior in High School, Bottom Line guided her to an affordable college for her undergraduate study. Founded in 1997, Bottom Line addressed the low college graduation rates of first generation students. What started supporting 25 students back then, Bottom Line today, has robust programs for College Access and Success that supports over 7000 students. Today, Shanita Nichols is the Managing Director of Development at Bottom Line. Shanita joins us on our podcast to tell us What Bottom Line is, Its origins, Programs it offers, College Advisors, Partners, Success Stories and What's Next. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Shanita Nichols Background Origins of Bottom Line Ecosystems & Partners How Bottom Line Benefits Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Shanita Nichols, Bottom Line [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Professional Background [] Origins of Bottom Line [] Ecosystems and Partners [] College Advisors [] Student Being Helped [] College Access Process [] Family Participation [] Process Challenges [] Help with Costs [] Success Stories [] More on Bluprint [] Shanita's BL Story [] What Next? [] Our Guest: Shanita Nichols is the Managing Director of Development, National at Bottom Line. Shanita graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics/African American Studies from Smith College. Shanita received her MBA from Simmons University. Memorable Quote: “And one of the most impressive things that the research has found was that our impact was consistent across time, advisors, human characteristics. So I think the key is to all of this, the secret sauce is our curriculum,...” Shanita Nichols. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Suggested Episodes: College Experiences (Alumni) Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

Rev. Dr. Peggy Jean “PJ” Craig serves as Senior Pastor at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Germantown (CPCG) in Germantown, Tennessee. Before coming to CPCG, Peggy Jean was the Assistant Director for K12 Partnerships at Rutgers University-Camden, New Jersey. She oversaw the university's civic engagement strategic priority, while also leading Rutgers-Ignite, a STEM-based after school program; Rutgers Future Scholars, a pre-college scholarship program for first generation college students, the Hill Center for College Access, and the Camden College Access Network serving over 1,000 youth a year. Before Rutgers, Peggy Jean served as the Executive Director of the Advocate Center for Culture and Education at the historic Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Center provided programming deeply rooted in social justice, rigorous study, and community empowerment. Peggy Jean also worked at the international relief and development agency, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and served as a missionary and youth director in Laos, Alabama, and Atlanta. In Washington, she worked for the General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church in advocacy and awareness raising around the continuing effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Peggy Jean received her PhD in Community Development-Public Affairs, and her M.S. in Public Affairs from Rutgers University-Camden, her M.Div. from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and her B.A. from Fordham University in communications. Peggy Jean currently serves on the boards of Volunteer Odyssey, Memphis's one-stop shop for meaningful volunteer experiences, Metropolitan Inter-faith Association (MIFA), an organization supporting independence of vulnerable seniors and families, and Room in the Inn, an organization that shelters those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality. She is an ordained minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Peggy Jean is passionate about justice, diversity, equity, and all thingsfood-related. She lives in Memphis with her twin girls, Joji and Luca, and her husband, Matt McCaffrey.Music is provided by Pierce Murphy, Caldera Blue. Source:  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/through-the-olive-branches/caldera-blueComments: http://freemusicarchive.org/Additional comments:  modifications made to shorten and loop song for introduction and closing of podcast.Copyright Attribution and License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this Episode of the Enrollment Edge, Jay is joined be Robert Gould, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Stephanie Ruckel, Director of Admissions Operations at Augsburg University. For decades many colleges have taken on the challenge of real college access. More recently, Direct Admissions has moved from a regionalized experimental policy to a policy movement. Every student is “college material.” This core belief is the driving idea behind the Office of Higher Education's new program called Direct Admissions. This pilot program will notify graduating high school seniors from selected Minnesota high schools that there are multiple partner colleges and universities that are eager to admit them based on their academic records and their projected Spring 2023 graduation date. This program will allow students to apply with confidence, knowing that the "will I get in?" question has already been answered with a "YES!"For Enrollment Leaders across the country who are interested in breaking down college access barriers and supporting students to achieve the dream of a college education, this is an Edge Episode you can't miss!!  About Our GuestsStephanie has been part of the Augsburg University community since 2010.  She began her career at Augsburg helping students pay for college, holding various roles within financial aid and student account teams. There she embraced the framework of design thinking to transform numerous aspects of student service. Robert currently serves as vice president for strategic enrollment management at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a proven record of consistent enrollment leadership success. He has led four years of progressive results at Augsburg, welcoming the largest and most diverse entering classes in its 153-year history.  Have any questions or comments? Let's chat here!

Starting August 1, 2022, students who use the Coalition Application to apply for college, do so on Scoir. Earlier this year, Coalition announced a partnership with Scoir and Technolutions to create a one-stop college application platform. Stacey Kostell, the Coalition CEO joins us on our podcast to tell us about the Partnership with Scoir and Technolutions, why that significantly accelerates their ability to execute their vision, and how students and all the coalition partners benefit. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Partnering with Scoir & Technolutions How Students Benefit Partner Benefits What's Ahead Topics discussed in this episode: Partnership with Scoir & Technolutions [3:31] Why Partner? [5:24] Migrating Coalition Features to Scoir [6:55] How CBOs Benefit [8:51] A Plus for Coalition Colleges [10:06] International Students [11:04] What's Ahead? [13:54] Close [15:42] Our Guest: Stacey Kostell is the CEO of The Coalition for College Access. Stacey has a Bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and Master's from Ball State University. Stacey was the Associate Director of Admissions at Arizona State University, Associate Provost and Director of Admissions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Vice Provost of Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont. Memorable Quote: “And Scoir was made differently [in] that any student or any parent could set up an account. And so you know, there's already a number of international students who can go on and set up an account to be on Scoir.” Stacey Kostell. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Suggestions for you: Podcasts with Counselors, College Experiences. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

Team! We've got an accommodations and assistive technology expert, Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell, who will share some super helpful insights for identifying and using accommodations for learning! Even if your child is not yet college-aged, you'll want to hear Crystal Rose's ideas and perspectives! Mentioned in the show: BeeLine Reader Voice Typing (Here's my how-to Doc) Natural Reader CaptiVoice All my love, Sarah

Today's administrators, educators and staff have a long list of job requirements when it comes to educating our youth, but how do we ensure that students first have access to quality education? In this episode, we sit with Eli Capilouto, President of the University of Kentucky and Gordon Matchett, CEO of Take a Hike Foundation, as they explain how they are tackling a variety of issues that plague education access in their institutions. Both share how focusing on the needs of educators and creating safe spaces that are inclusive of all students is the key to ensuring a bright - and safe - future for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in Camden City, New Jersey, Nyeema Watson dreamed of attending college. But as a first-generation student, her parents didn't know how to help her, and her high school guidance counselor tried to dissuade her. In this episode of the Advance Rutgers podcast, Watson, now vice chancellor for Diversity, Inclusion, and Civic Engagement at Rutgers University–Camden, explains how the right people came along at the right time to make her dream a reality and her college experience a success. Today, she's devoting her career to doing the same—helping kids in Camden realize their passions through programs like the Rutgers–Camden Schools Partnership, Rutgers–Camden Ignite, and the Hill Family Center for College Access. Visit our website to learn about more signature initiatives at Rutgers and how you can support them. 

Not gonna lie–-the political, environmental, and economic outlook right now is rather bleak. More than ever we need to ensure that our students have quality, humanizing spaces within which to learn and grow. But what does it actually mean to have humanizing schools and classrooms, and how can we shape a human-centric school system amid the wave of anti-human bills seeking to ban books, ban curriculum, and ostracize our most marginalized communities? Chris McNutt and Nick Covington, two super-dope educators who co-founded the Human Restoration Project, join the show to help us explore these issues! But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including a call to prohibit cell phones in the classroom and a policy change that may soon boost access to higher education for incarcerated persons. → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube! AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 7:04 - Time to ban cell phones? 18:37 - College Access for the Incarcerated 30:50 - Humanizing Education with the Human Restoration Project! 1:20:28 - Farewell to a monumental AOTA Family member DO-NOW STORIES: The Case for Making Classrooms Phone-Free Getting A Bachelor's Degree In Prison Is Rare. That's About To Change More from our guests: Human Restoration Project Conference to Restore Humanity Chris McNutt on Twitter Nick Covington on Twitter Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aota/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aota/support

Denise Runge of the University of Alaska-Anchorage joins the show to discuss real ways colleges and universities can help students overcome barriers to access.

Ep 48 It is with so much sorrow in my heart that I post this episode. I do not want to lose hope. The Black community in Buffalo deserves everything we have. The Taiwanese parishioners in Santa Ana deserve everything we have. The children and teachers who were murdered in Uvalde deserve everything we have. Every victim of gun violence deserves everything we have. Not one more. My partner and husband, John Lira is running against the representative whose district includes Uvalde. If you can support John's campaign to unseat Tony Gonzales, we would appreciate it! Not one more politician who won't vote for commonsense gun laws! Go to www.liraforcongress.com In this episode, La Profesora talks with Juan Carlos Salinas about the college access program he founded, Y Tu También, which is based out of New York City. The program, funded through the La Unidad Latina Foundation, prepares high schoolers for admission to Ivy League institutions. It is certainly a labor of love, and Juan Carlos believes in paying it forward. Dr. David Martinez from our Academic Hype Team showcases the efforts of Dr. Melissa Nevarro Martel.  Show Notes: Learn more about the Y Tu También Program here: https://www.lulf.org/ytt.html Learn more about the Dwight/Edgewood Project here:https://yalerep.org/productions-programs/youth-programs/ Interested in joining the Y Tu Tambien Network? Email Juan Carlos at ytutambien.nyc@gmail.com

About This Episode:In 2021, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes introduced assembly bill, AB469 to make applying for financial aid through the  FAFSA and the California Dream Act application a requirement for high school seniors in California. The idea behind the assembly bill is that if completing these forms is mandatory, then more underrepresented students will claim the aid that's waiting for them. The measure passed last fall and began implementation at the start of 2022.In this episode, we speak with the vice president of the Public Policy Institute of California, the executive director of the Education Trust-West, and the director of education services at the Montebello School District to discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of this policy and what the next steps should be to ensure more students from underrepresented communities can finance their education. Featured on This Episode:Lande Ajose is vice president and Walter and Esther Hewlett Chair in Understanding California's Future. She is also interim director of the PPIC Higher Education Center and a senior fellow at PPIC. Her career has focused on improving the lives of Californians by working in state government, private philanthropy, and research institutions. Her research interests include addressing issues of inequality through education and employment. She was recently the senior policy advisor for higher education for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom. Before joining the Newsom administration, she was executive director of California Competes, chaired the California Student Aid Commission, and served on the governance bodies of the Institute for Higher Education Policy, the Institute for College Access and Success, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Occidental College. She holds a PhD in urban and regional studies from the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyChristopher Nellum is the Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, a nonprofit education equity organization focused on educational justice and closing achievement and opportunity gaps for students of color and students from lower-income communities from preschool through college. Before joining The Education Trust–West, Nellum was at the National Center for Institutional Diversity, Young Invincibles, and the American Council on Education. He cut his teeth in education equity on college campuses working directly with students. Nellum completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara, master's degree at CSU Long Beach, and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Leticia Alividrez is the director of education services at the Montebello School DistrictResources for This Episode:PPIC Higher Education CenterThe Education Trust–WestAB469    

EAB's Madeleine Rhyneer and Dr. Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, discuss recommended changes to admissions policies designed to improve college access. Dr. Pérez talks about his own educational journey that began in Puerto Rico and continued in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the South Bronx before a chance encounter with a high school guidance counselor helped set him on his present course. The two also discuss Dr. Pérez's recent Forbes op-ed as well as concrete next steps from the new NACAC/NASFAA report (Toward a More Equitable Future for Postsecondary Access) that higher ed leaders should consider.

Tuition-free college policies have become a cornerstone of policymakers' efforts to expand college access, affordability, and degree attainment. The movement began at the local level with initiatives such as the Kalamazoo Promise, but has since been taken to the state level, with 21 states currently operating Promise Programs. To learn more about these important policies […] The post How Promise Programs are expanding college access, affordability, and degree attainment: An interview with Elizabeth Bell, Florida State University – Episode #197 appeared first on Gov Innovator podcast.

Today we are joined by Joyce Cadesca, Founder and President of famHQ, a tech-enabled family concierge service supporting working moms in managing their households and careers.   In this episode we look at the functional, social, emotional, aspirational, and systemic Jobs To Be Done in this exciting new startup.   In This Episode:    [01:31] What famHQ is all about. [04:58] What inspired Joyce to create famHQ. [07:09] How famHQ is establishing “villages” around single moms of color.   [11:24] Dave asks about the jobs that famHQ performs for their customers.   [17:04] How the people and the tools that famHQ employ work together to make their services as seamless as possible.   [22:01] Can famHQ be a systemic solution for society's single parent households? [24:32] Creating a fair and equitable working environment.   [30:36] What gets companies excited to partner with famHQ?   [32:51] How the human factor sets famHQ apart from other household service providers.     Key Takeaway:    The Jobs to be Done by employers, communities, and service providers have shifted radically in the last 10 years. Companies like famHQ, who take a systemic view of their customer's needs will be able to have lasting impact.   Bio: Joyce Cadesca   A steadfast equity advocate, Joyce Cadesca serves as the Founder and President of famHQ, a tech-enabled family concierge service supporting working moms of color in their households and careers.   Upon graduating from Columbia University, Joyce began her professional career as a classroom teacher to elementary and high school students. A few years later, she became the youngest director for Beginning with Children Foundation in New York City, where she led the College Access and Success department.   Cadesca then attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth to earn an MBA degree in General Management. She then moved into full-time corporate positions within operations, HR, and finance functions at leading global financial institutions. However, at the height of the pandemic in 2020, Joyce switched career paths back into the nonprofit education sector to leave her mark by paying it forward to future rising leaders of color.   What began as dedication to supporting underrepresented students evolved into a wider inquiry around equity. While Joyce's current focus is to support moms of color in the workplace, she believes that leveraging an equity lens is core to developing strategy, no matter the industry.    Outside of work, Joyce has volunteered as a board member with the Child Care Council of Westchester in New York, and as co-chair of the Tuck Association of Diverse Alumni at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Joyce lives in the greater Philadelphia area with her son.   *** http://www.famhq.org @famhqconcierge https://www.linkedin.com/company/famhq/

Enrollment leaders have choices and decisions to make that will impact not only their college or university, but also the future lives of students. Today, on the Enrollment Edge, I dig into the topic of financial aid and college access with Megan Hartless, Coordinator of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Blue Ridge Community College. Megan is a veteran of building unique and effective financial aid policies that target providing access to higher education. As the landscape of college enrollment changes in the coming years, it is estimated that access to financial resources for first generation and high-need students will increase. College financial aid and enrollment leaders will have to be intentional about providing the limited available financial resources if they hope to enroll and graduate those students. Bottom line? Many colleges will have to shift their aid model from providing what students want, to providing what they need. About our GuestMegan Hartless accidentally began her career in financial aid in 2003 as a graduate assistant doing Federal Work Study at Virginia Commonwealth University while pursuing her MFA in Theatre Pedagogy. After graduating in 2006, she continued her gluttony for punishment and decided to pursue a long-term career in financial aid. She worked in the financial aid office at Mary Baldwin College (now University) for eight years, ending her tenure there as Associate Director in 2014. She has also taught Public Speaking and Communications courses at VCU, John Tyler Community College, and Blue Ridge Community College. She presently serves as the Coordinator of Financial Aid at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia. 

Enrollment leaders have choices and decisions to make that will impact not only their college or university, but also the future lives of students. Today, on the Enrollment Edge, I dig into the topic of financial aid and college access with Megan Hartless, Coordinator of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Blue Ridge Community College. Megan is a veteran of building unique and effective financial aid policies that target providing access to higher education. As the landscape of college enrollment changes in the coming years, it is estimated that access to financial resources for first generation and high-need students will increase. College financial aid and enrollment leaders will have to be intentional about providing the limited available financial resources if they hope to enroll and graduate those students. Bottom line? Many colleges will have to shift their aid model from providing what students want, to providing what they need. About our GuestMegan Hartless accidentally began her career in financial aid in 2003 as a graduate assistant doing Federal Work Study at Virginia Commonwealth University while pursuing her MFA in Theatre Pedagogy. After graduating in 2006, she continued her gluttony for punishment and decided to pursue a long-term career in financial aid. She worked in the financial aid office at Mary Baldwin College (now University) for eight years, ending her tenure there as Associate Director in 2014. She has also taught Public Speaking and Communications courses at VCU, John Tyler Community College, and Blue Ridge Community College. She presently serves as the Coordinator of Financial Aid at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia. 

The Biden administration has promised once-in-a-generation investments and changes in higher education. Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives this month would take meaningful steps in that direction. This week's episode of The Key digs into what could end up being one of the most significant pieces of federal higher education policy making in many years: the Build Back Better Act. It includes the American College Promise, his plan to make community college tuition-free, significantly expanded funding for Pell Grants, and, for the first time, a fund that would give colleges incentives for retaining their students and ensuring that they graduate. It would also reshape the relationship between federal and state governments, through a partnership that would give state governments billions but require a lot from them in return. The episode includes conversations with Michele Streeter, associate director of Policy & Advocacy at the Institute for College Access and Success; Jee Hang Lee, senior vice president (and incoming president) at the Association of Community College Trustees; and Will Doyle, a professor of higher education at Vanderbilt University. This episode is sponsored by D2L. 

In the coming years, it will be imperative that colleges become proficient at not just recruiting students, but also retaining them until completion of their desired degree. Savvy enrollment managers are looking ahead at the shrinking number of high school graduates, often called the demographic cliff, and are making strategic plans to ensure their institution is set up to provide every student the opportunity to matriculate and succeed. On today's Enrollment Edge, Jay talks with Alex Leader, Founder and CEO of Aviso Retention, about how colleges can collect the right data, translate that data into actionable plans, and implement a Student Success model across the campus. Jay and Alex also delve into the subject of the use of standardized testing, and other tools that are used to predict student success in college. About Our GuestAlex Leader is the CEO and Founder of Aviso Retention, a software and AI student success solution that helps colleges and universities keep students engaged, optimize the chances of student success and avoid attrition. After seeing a need for a solution that assists students to succeed beyond the traditional education path, Alex dedicated his focus to higher education where his passion for student engagement, retention, and advocacy, combined with his experience in institutional consulting with technology integration helped mold the Aviso Retention platform into a tool that addresses the timely needs of advisors and success coaches.At Aviso Retention, Alex works with partner institutions to understand their challenges, using these interactions to guide Aviso's product and services offerings. With an additional focus on traditionally underserved institutions, he believes that every institution and their students deserve solutions that ensure equity, increase social mobility, and ultimately create positive outcomes for all of society.

Quincy Dunlap is President and CEO of the Austin Area Urban League. Quincy has spent the last 20 plus years working tirelessly for the advancement of underserved, underrepresented, and under resourced communities. His professional time in the movement began in 2010 at the New York Urban League where he served as the Director of College Access. He served as Manager for The Education and Youth Development Division with The National Urban League where his primary responsibility was administrative and programmatic oversight of The National Urban League signature program Project Ready. For the last three years, he has served as the Vice President of The Board of Directors for The National Urban League Federal Credit Union. One of his major accomplishments is becoming a graduate of The National Urban League Duke Universities Corporate Education Emerging Leaders Program.            In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Quincy Dunlap discuss: What role bureaucracy plays in protest causation.  Inducing change through protest. Recognizing suppression occurs through a variety of means. Ethics in information distribution and consumption. Key Takeaways:  Recognize the power construct and motivation behind bureaucracy.  Don't get so comfortable in privilege that you forget what it's like to be an underprivileged person in our society. Society needs to hold people accountable for their immorality.  Be engaged and aware so that you can make an educated decision about a situation.    “Complacency is detrimental.” - Quincy Dunlap   Connect with Quincy Dunlap: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincy-dunlap8a8a1960/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/quetothepoint?lang=en Austin Area Urban League: https://aaul.org/   Connect with Gaye Lang: Don't forget to subscribe to the show, so that you don't miss a single episode; and please leave a rating and review. I would greatly appreciate it. Follow our show on Facebook and check out our Website for more details and to engage with our podcast community. You can also follow Dr. Lang on LinkedIn.   KEYWORDS: Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.       Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.