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In this episode, Dr. Tracy Baynes, founder and CEO of STEP (Student Expedition Program), shares her journey from oceanography to education, focusing on empowering low-income high school students in Arizona. She discusses the challenges these students face, the importance of family support, and the transformative experiences provided by STEP. Dr. Baynes emphasizes the significance of hard work, internal motivation, and creating generational change through education, while also inviting listeners to get involved with her nonprofit organization.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Tracy Baines and STEP(02:37) Connecting Oceanography to Education(05:51) The Launch of STEP and Its Mission(10:00) Comprehensive Support for Students(12:03) Challenges Faced by Students(15:38) The Role of Family Support(21:06) Overcoming Doubts and Building a Nonprofit(23:26) The Importance of Education and Lifelong Learning(28:25) Creating Generational Change Through Education(29:13) Getting Involved with STEPRESOURCES Dr. Tracy BaynesSTEP Expedition and College PrepInstagramCONNECT WITH ANDREAAndreadelacerda.comGet Your Business AuditInstagramLinkedIn. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications, and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine, as well as her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!
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[English follows Dutch]Maakt het uit of je ouders ook naar de universiteit zijn geweest? Universiteiten in heel Nederland besteden steeds meer aandacht aan de grote groep eerste-generatie studenten op hun campus. Het idee is: als jij de eerste in je familie bent die naar de universiteit gaat, kom je meer obstakels tegen dan andere studenten. Maar wat zijn die obstakels precies? Wat betekent het om een eerste-generatie student te zijn? En waarom krijgt dit onderwerp juist nu zoveel aandacht? Luister naar onderwijsexpert Arnoud Oude Groote Beverborg. The Challenges of First Generation Students | Academic Affairs met onderwijsexpert Arnoud Oude Groote Beverborg Dinsdag 4 november 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 hrs| Collegezalencomplex, Radboud Universiteit Radboud Reflects and Student Affairs DEI Lees het verslag: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/the-challenges-of-first-generation-students-academic-affairs-met-onderwijsexperts-arnoud-oude-groote-beverborg-en-petrie-van-der-zanden Like deze podcast en abonneer je op dit kanaal. Bekijk ook de agenda voor nog meer verdiepende lezingen: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je geen enkele verdiepende lezing missen? Schrijf je dan in voor de nieuwsbrief: www.ru.nl/rr/nieuwsbrief English When you go to university, does it matter if your parents also went there or not? Universities throughout the Netherlands are paying more attention to the large group of first-generation students on their campuses. The idea is that, when you are the first in your family to go to university, you face more obstacles than other students. But what are these obstacles? What does it mean to be a first-generation student? And why is this getting more and more attention now? Listen to educational expert Arnoud Oude Groote Beverborg. The Challenges of First Generation Students | Academic Affairs met onderwijsexpert Arnoud Oude Groote Beverborg Tuesday 4 November 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 hrs| Lecture Hall Complex, Radboud University, Radboud Reflects and Student Affairs DEI Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/en/services/sport-culture-and-recreation/radboud-reflects/news/the-challenges-of-first-generation-students-academic-affairs-with-educational-experts-arnoud-oude-groote-beverborg-and-petrie-van-der-zanden Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast. Radboud Reflects organizes public lectures and courses about current affairs. Check our website for upcoming in-depth lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl//rr/newsletter
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Wahupa Educational Services, where they discussed how their services light the way for low-income and first-generation students to build meaningful lives.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Arezoo Khodayari and Laurie Barge started a mentoring collaboration more than a decade ago, providing students at California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) with paid research opportunities at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in nearly Pasadena, where Barge is based. Khodayari, an environmental scientist at Cal State LA, a minority-serving institution where more than 75% of students identify as Hispanic, says their partnership came about when they co-hosted a student intern who was seeking to turn her summer research project at JPL into a master's thesis. Barge's JPL lab explores the potential for the emergence of life on other worlds, more than a decade ago.The pair realized they could create more projects that are focused at the intersection of astrobiology and environmental science. Khodayari, a first generation college student who grew up in Iran before moving to the US aged 24 for a PhD at the University of Illinois, at Urbana-Champaign, describes her passion for teaching and research, and how the two scientific disciplines are a good fit. They combine a focus on ecosystems and habitability of planets, she says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers chats with McKenzie Sullivan from The University of Akron about their newly designed “College 101” and “College 102” campus visit sessions specifically for first-generation students and families.Guest Name: McKenzie Sullivan, Admissions Counselor, The University of AkronGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzie-sullivan-m-ed-36051b144/Guest Bio: McKenzie Sullivan currently serves as an admissions counselor at The University of Akron. In addition to her work at UA, she sits on the OACAC executive board as the Northeast Ohio Delegate and is a part of the NACAC NEXT leadership cohort for 2024-2025. As a first-generation student herself, McKenzie recognizes the importance of breaking down barriers for students within this population and centers her work around this passion. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jeremy Tiershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/https://twitter.com/CoachTiersAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
The US Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard made it illegal for colleges and universities to use race as a factor in choosing their incoming classes. As a result, schools are working harder than ever to recruit and admit first-generation and lower-income applicants to preserve the diversity of their student bodies. But the Boston University sociologist Anthony Abraham Jack says American higher education wasn't ready for the diversity they were recruiting before the Court's ruling—and they're still not ready now. His research shows how schools often fail to acknowledge the inequities of class and race that students bring to campus from home. The solution? Pop the campus bubble and begin looking at the ways that place impacts the challenges low-income and first-generation students face. Anthony Abraham Jack is the Inaugural Faculty Director of the Newbury Center at Boston University, where he is an associate professor of higher education leadership at the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. He has earned awards from the American Educational Studies Association, the American Sociological Association, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education, among others. His first book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students, earned awards from the Association for the Study of Higher Education and the Eastern Sociological Association and was named one of National Public Radio's Best Books of 2019. His second book, Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality, and Students Pay the Price, won the PROSE Award in Education Theory and Practice from the Association of American Publishers. Anthony Abraham Jack received his PhD in sociology from Harvard Griffin GSAS in 2016.
Haben eure Eltern studiert? Falls nicht, dann seid ihr „First Generation Students“, so wie Evelyn Fränzl. Von der Grafik-Designerin in Linz über die Dissertandin an der Angewandten bis zur FH-Lektorin - über Evelyns Laufbahn sprechen wir in dieser Campus Leben-Podcastfolge. Dieser Podcast ist ein Ausschnitt aus der Campus Leben-Radiosendung vom 9. April 2025.
In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on culture, hate crimes at MSU go uninvestigated. For our second story focusing on student life, students combat homesickness through dorm decor, family connections. For our final story focusing on more student life, Tri-Alpha creates opportunities for first-gen students.
Today our guest is Carrie Woodard the Director Student Support Services - School Counselors at Pittsburgh Public Schools. We talk to Carrie about ways that school counselors can create a strong support system for first-generation students—offering personalized guidance on navigating the college application process, exploring financial aid options, and understanding campus resources. She emphasizes the power of regular student check-ins, building relationships with families, and the impact of positive phone calls home. Through active listening, trust-building, and resource-sharing, counselors can help first-generation students feel more prepared, confident, and supported as they embark on their postsecondary journey. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Sign up for our FREE MTSS Summit Access FREE Tier 2 Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Visit the CharacterStrong Website Carrie Woodard's professional journey encompasses roles as a teacher, school counselor, college and career counselor, mental health project manager, and now an administrator with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. These diverse experiences have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of students and families. In her current role as Director of Student Support Services - School Counselors, she is deeply committed to advocacy and collaboration, working closely with school leadership and central office personnel to empower professional counselors with the resources needed to support the nearly 20,000 students in the district. Drawing from her multicultural background and training, Carrie approaches her work with a focus on identifying and addressing barriers to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Her passion lies in advancing social justice within school counseling, fostering equitable experiences for all students, and nurturing a positive school culture and climate through district-wide initiatives that emphasize inclusivity.
Here at Laura Flanders & Friends, we offer a comprehensive fellowship program in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) John Jay School of Criminal Justice. Participants work hands-on, gaining knowledge about our independent movement media operation producing our TV, radio and podcast productions. Throughout the program our entire staff spends time with each fellow, sharing expertise and knowledge from editing to scripting to promotions and technical skills. We mentor our fellows and guide them in producing their own media pieces. You are about to hear one of those stories produced by our Justice Capital Initiative fellow Erika Harley, a college sophomore pursuing a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Description: Many first-generation Latino students face unique challenges as they navigate the path from college to career readiness. ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) is a transformative organization providing mentorship, professional development, and a sense of belonging through its ALPFAmilia network. In this audio report, John Jay Justice Capital Initiative fellow Erika Harley explores how ALPFA empowers students to overcome barriers, featuring interviews with John Jay Chapter President Nayeli Zempoaltecatl and the New York Director of Student Affairs Kevin Durjpal. Together, they share how ALPFA bridges the gap for underrepresented groups, fosters equity, and transforms lives."Everybody a part of ALPFA is automatically a part of an ALPFAMILIA because this network, why it was created, was to help, at first, Latinos. Now it has branched out, of course. But we understand one another. We know the struggles we're facing." – Nayeli Zempoatecatl “A lot of students, they want to join in first to get an internship. But then when you join in, you realize you make a lot of good friends. You may look at family. That's the reason why you want to stay. I know that's the reason why I stayed.” – Kevin DurjpalGuests:Kevin Durjpal: ALPFA NY Director of Student Affairs Committee; Strategy & Consulting Analyst, AccentureNayeli Zempoaltecatl: President, ALPFA John Jay ChapterMusic Included: "Tweet Storm" & " Electric Car" by Podington BearAt The Laura Flanders Show, we're dedicated to providing a platform for diverse voices in the field of social justice. This report, a collaboration between The Laura Flanders Show fellowship program and CUNY John Jay College, reflects our commitment. The opinions presented are solely those of the guest contributor and do not necessarily reflect or represent The Laura Flanders Show's views or those of CUNY John Jay College. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
Ever wondered how to bridge the gap for first-generation students aiming for college success? Meet Ashlea Goerlich, a seasoned educator with a wealth of experience and the heart behind the TRIO Upward Bound program. Join us as Ashlea shares her dual insights from managing this pivotal program and guiding her teenage twins through the college admissions maze. Gain valuable knowledge on how the Upward Bound program offers crucial support through campus visits, weekly meetings, and other services designed to prepare students for higher education.Celebrate the milestones of high school seniors with us as we reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of prepping for college and beyond. From senior pictures to the graduation banquet, we discuss the importance of cultural experiences and the essential skills needed for students and parents. Hear inspiring stories of program graduates returning to contribute and share their college journeys, reinforcing the tight-knit community that Upward Bound fosters. Empowering students starts with brave conversations and learning from mistakes. Ashlea opens up about supporting her biracial daughters through their unique challenges and highlights the importance of empathy and validation. Join us as we delve into practical tips for fostering self-advocacy and bravery in children, emphasizing the crucial roles of educators and families and how collective community care can offer critical tools for emotional well-being. EPISODE RESOURCES:WCC Upward Bound InstagramWCC TRIO Upward Bound FacebookU.S. Department of Ed TRIO homepage
Zachary DesJardins and John Martinez are Academic Advisors at the State University of New York at Albany, and they work with students every day. In this conversation we learned how important it is for all of us to recognize that we are in a constant state of change and how crucial it is to be present in the moment. Zachary and John, both First Generation students themselves, shared some of the challenges these students face, but more importantly they stressed how essential it is to help these students recognize the strengths they bring and to help them celebrate their accomplishments. After you listen to this conversation you'll be as enthusiastic as these two advisors are about supporting these students, you'll understand how one person can make a profound difference, and how parents can be a fundamental part of the success equation.Thank you for listening! Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central Find us on Twitter at @CollParCentral Sign up for our newsletter for ongoing information Please leave us a review at “Love the Podcast” to help others find us.
For an underprivileged student to succeed in college, it takes much more than financial aid. Anthony Jack is inaugural faculty director of the Boston University Newbury Center and associate professor of higher education leadership at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why, even as colleges and universities have moved to make their campuses more diverse, they are leaving economically disadvantaged students behind. His book is “Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price.”
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.
Brad Barnett, Associate Vice President for Access & Enrollment Management/Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships at James Madison University, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to check back in on the unusual situation this year's FAFSA delays have put institutions in and what steps can be done by enrollment managers to best prepare for the challenges that those delays present. Brad tells Gil about how institutions like JMU are leveraging tools like net price calculators and fostering an environment of reassurance to ensure that they are in the best position to handle the processing burden of the FAFSA backlog once the decisions start.Brad contrasts the typical university with those utilizing the CSS profile and how they will differ in processing these backlogs at each place. Brad and Gil reiterate the need for tailored communication strategies in higher ed, particularly for low-income, first-generation students who face compounded barriers to higher education.For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research. Introduction and Welcome | 00:00 Discussion on FAFSA Delays and Impact on Enrollment | 01:28 Challenges and Strategies in Financial Aid | 03:25 Importance of Communication | 03:41 Impact of FAFSA Delays on Decision Making | 08:00 Advice for Institutions Navigating FAFSA Delays | 10:42 Potential Impact on Low-Income and First-Generation Students | 14:20 Resources and Support for Under-Resourced Schools | 18:10 Conclusion and Contact Information | 20:30 RELEVANT LINKS:Brad's Email AddressBrad's LinkedInBrad's profile on JMUFYI: Tackling FAFSA Delays: Insights for Enrollment Management Professionals with Emily ColemanFYI: How AI and the New FAFSA are Shaping Financial Aid with Brad Barnett
The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
Hey all, today's episode is a special one. We had one of our rockstar essay coaches, Shira Harris, sit down with two of her former Matchlighter students, Milena Veliz and Sayem Kamal, to discuss their experiences navigating the college application process as First Generation Low Income Students. At the time of the recording, Milena was an incoming sophomore at Macaulay Honors College at John Jay and Sayem was an incoming freshman at Columbia University. They both received full scholarships at their respective schools. In the episode, we'll listen to Shira, Milena, and Sayem discuss (among other things): Milena and Sayem's backgrounds and how they found out about the Matchlighters program The process of working with Shira and some of the most helpful resources they used to write their essays Leveraging scholarships to pay for college Difficulties Milena and Sayem encountered in the application process and why having a mentor was so helpful What Milena and Sayem wrote in their personal statements Tips, hacks, and guidance for students going through the process right now If you've never heard of Matchlighters, it's our 1-on-1 coaching support program where we pair students from low-income households with volunteer counselors. We're in our 8th year of the program with over 2,000+ Scholars supported from 45 states and 5 continents — with our scholars attending more than 150 colleges and universities. Shira Harris, whom you'll meet in a moment, is an alternative educator, mediator, former civil rights attorney and queer activist who received a BA from UC Berkeley, law degree from New York University, and an international masters on migration and mediation in the Mediterranean region. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Play-by-Play 2:20 - Milena & Sayem share their backgrounds 5:13 - How they found Matchlighters and what their sessions were like 9:41 - What resources did they find helpful in the college essay writing process? 12:36 - How did Milena & Sayem start to build their college lists? 15:35 - What was difficult or unexpected about this process? 19:45 - What tips do Sayem & Milena have for students going through this process right now? 23:20 - How did they overcome concerns about college affordability as low-income students? 26:35 -What scholarship resources did Milena & Sayem find in their search? 29:29 - How are Milena & Sayem connecting with their college campuses? 33:03 - What parts of the application process have stuck with Milena & Sayem? 36:55 - What advice would Sayem & Milena give to their former selves? 38:45 - Resources for First-Gen, Low-Income students 41:11 - Wrap-up / closing thoughts Resources Matchlighters The Values Exercise Corsava Card Sort CollegeXpress QuestBridge Why Us Guides Super Essays Macaulay Honors Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni Reddit - r/applying to college Reddit - r/questbridge CollegeBoard CEG Discord First Gen Support Discord UStrive (mentorship program for FGLI students)
In this episode we are joined by a very special person to me, Lindsey Reidmueller who is the Assistant Dean of TRIO SSS here at ATU. In this episode she helps us get to know the valuable resource that SSS is and can be for First-Generation Students
Building Day of the Dead altars for Dia de los Muertos is a way to honor the lives of those who have passed away. This year, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) took part in one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Mexican-American communities.
Sarah E. Whitley serves as vice president of the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation. Prior to joining NASPA, Sarah earned a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development before serving as director of First-Year Experience and Family Programs at Longwood University from 2007 – 2013. A proud first-generation college graduate, Sarah is the author of First-generation Student Success: A Landscape Analysis of Programs and Services at Four-year Institutions as well as other scholarship on first-generation and related topics.First-generation college students in the United States face unique challenges. They are the first in their families to pursue higher education, often dealing with financial limitations, reliance on financial aid, and part-time jobs. They lack the guidance and support systems that students with college-educated parents have, which can make navigating the application process and campus life daunting. Imposter syndrome is a common psychological obstacle, as they may feel like they don't belong. Cultural and social adjustments can lead to feelings of isolation or a cultural gap. Despite these challenges, first-generation students demonstrate resilience and determination, often with the support of mentorship programs.Learn more about the CITI Program: about.citiprogram.org
Sign Up to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Elizabeth is a first-generation college graduate. When she was applying to college, she didn't have anyone in her family that could help her with the process. Luckily, she found people who could help her with her questions. Today, Elizabeth guides students like her younger self, with the college application process. On our podcast, Elizabeth talks about her background, her role at Bottom Line, Counseling approach and challenges, and her Advice for High School students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Elizabeth Nieto's Background Approach to College Counseling Challenges Advice for High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Elizabeth Nieto, Bottom Line [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Professional Background [] Role at Bottom Line [] Student Profiles [] Recruiting Students [] Approach to College Counseling [] The Challenges [] Topic Issues [] Choosing Majors[] Success Stories [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Staying Excited [] Our Guest: Elizabeth Nieto is a Senior College Access Advisor with Bottom Line. Elizabeth is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago. Memorable Quote: “The end goal is helping them [students] make the most informed decision about their college commitment.” Elizabeth Nieto. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Recommended Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: 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.
In the land of higher education, first-generation students are sailing uncharted seas. Often, they are navigating without a family compass to guide them, and the stakes are high. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of academic year 2015-2016, 56% of undergraduate students are first-generation. These students face unique hurdles, and their potential is immense, but are they being fully supported?
Christi talks with Robin Brown, Vice President of Development for Colorado Mesa University/CEO of CMU Foundation. They talk about Robin's transition from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, fundraising and scholarships at CMU, first generation students and a whole lot more!Learn more about supporting CMU at www.supportingcmu.com If you prefer to watch our podcasts, you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel!
There are a lot of students and families who spend a lot of time, money, and effort aimed at being accepted into the college of their dreams. But as CEO and founder of Troove, David Hurwitt, reminds us in this episode, it's not about getting into college. It's about getting out as the graduation rates are too often dismal, especially for minorities. In this episode, David discusses using predictive AI to gather, mine, and decode experience data from schools and align it with the values, abilities, and priorities of prospective students. His platform, Troove, potentially revolutionary, is FREE to students who are searching for the right University. It only takes 10 minutes. Why not give it a shot?
Welcome to our first official episode of Season 9: Self-Awareness. In this episode, our hosts speak with Maria Erb, Director of the Boston University Newbury Center for First-Generation Students, about using self-awareness to accept our various identities and advocate for ourselves as well. Check out the Newbury Center website and sign up for their newsletter for updates about upcoming events!Boston University Newbury Center
In this two-part episode, Nat and Adele talk with Sharanā Baker, Director of the First Generation Scholars Program at Loras College. Sharanā spoke at She Unites in February of 2023 about her personal experience as the first in her family to graduate college. Enjoy this multi-part discussion about the modern education system and how first-generation students fit into the landscape. Sharanā's Personal Story: sheunitesiowa.com Connect with Sharanā: @_sharana._ Loras College: First Generation Scholars Program This episode of And We Go On is sponsored by Flatted Fifth Blues + BBQ. Come experience where the blues and bbq of Beale Street meet the jazz and cajun food of Bourbon Street at this from-scratch kitchen in Bellevue Iowa. Known for their incredible house-smoked meats and southern specialties, Flatted Fifth has been featured by Southern Living Magazine, Food and Wine Magazine, and the Iowa Tourism Awards. Grab a bite at Flatted fifth at their flagship Bellevue, Iowa location in the historic potter's mill or at their Dubuque kitchen inside Dimensional Brewing Co. For more information, head to pottersmill.net. Learn more about She Unites: sheunitesiowa.com Follow Us on Instagram: @sheunitesiowa Donate to She Unites: givebutter.com/she-unites Follow Nat Finley: @nat.finley Follow Adele Herman: @adele.herman Welcome to And We Go On, a podcast produced by She Unites. She Unites is a 501c3 non-profit registered in the state of Iowa with a mission to connect and educate women. We host educational and recreational events for women in the Dubuque area on a monthly basis to help build community.
In this two-part episode, Nat and Adele talk with Sharanā Baker, Director of the First Generation Scholars Program at Loras College. Sharanā spoke at She Unites in February of 2023 about her personal experience as the first in her family to graduate college. Enjoy this multi-part discussion about the modern education system and how first-generation students fit into the landscape. Sharanā's Personal Story: sheunitesiowa.com Connect with Sharanā: @_sharana._ Loras College: First Generation Scholars Program This episode of And We Go On is sponsored by Flatted Fifth Blues + BBQ. Come experience where the blues and bbq of Beale Street meet the jazz and cajun food of Bourbon Street at this from-scratch kitchen in Bellevue Iowa. Known for their incredible house-smoked meats and southern specialties, Flatted Fifth has been featured by Southern Living Magazine, Food and Wine Magazine, and the Iowa Tourism Awards. Grab a bite at Flatted fifth at their flagship Bellevue, Iowa location in the historic potter's mill or at their Dubuque kitchen inside Dimensional Brewing Co. For more information, head to pottersmill.net. Learn more about She Unites: sheunitesiowa.com Follow Us on Instagram: @sheunitesiowa Donate to She Unites: givebutter.com/she-unites Follow Nat Finley: @nat.finley Follow Adele Herman: @adele.herman Welcome to And We Go On, a podcast produced by She Unites. She Unites is a 501c3 non-profit registered in the state of Iowa with a mission to connect and educate women. We host educational and recreational events for women in the Dubuque area on a monthly basis to help build community.
We talk to a former student of the program, and two administrators working to provide college access to first-generation college students.
In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino. Listen in as Morales discusses the unique challenges facing first-generation students and his insights on how overwhelmed higher education institutions can make a difference in supporting diverse students. Stressing that DEI work is still a work in progress, Morales shares his strategic plan to not only help students thrive but aid the success of all faculty and staff as well. KEY POINTS: - Morales's journey in higher education leadership - Unique challenges facing first-generation students in higher education - The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board at CSU, San Bernardino - Reflecting on Dr. Morales's goals and plans for the future - What does CSU, San Bernadino look like post-pandemic? QUOTABLES: “Serving first-generation students is an ongoing challenge. We're far from perfect as a university community.” “Creating these six DEI subcommittees is our attempt to institutionalize diversity, equity, and inclusion and to build a DEI culture into the structure of the university itself, across all departments and divisions." GUEST RESOURCES: Dr. Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino About the President | Welcome to the President's Office | CSUSB PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com).
Finding your path as a first-year college student can be challenging for anyone. But without guidance from family members who have been there before, first-generation students often encounter additional barriers when it comes to navigating higher education. In this episode, Emory University alumna and commercial real estate attorney Anna Dix and first-generation student Xiomara Fernandez talk with Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani about the unique challenges first-gen students face and how, through the 1915 Scholars Program, Emory's alumni community is coming together to provide support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Higher Ed Demand Gen, Curt Dirks speaks about his passion for first-generation students and the challenges they face, especially around financing their college. Connect with Curt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-dircks-ba28651b6/ Welcome to the Higher Ed Demand Gen Podcast. We offer you the opportunity to listen to higher education marketing leaders share knowledge about learnings, strategies, and tactics that are relevant now. See what you can learn today by listening to one of our episodes. Visit Concept3D.com to learn more about our Interactive Maps, Localist Events Calendar, and 360° Tour solutions.
In its most simple terms, first generation students are the first in their families to attend college. According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, “nearly 33% of students attending college or universities in the United States are first-generation.” High school counselors have an incredibly powerful role to fill to support and empower first generation students on their journeys to post secondary success! In this episode, I'm talking about 3 ways high school counselors can serve our first generation students while they're in our building for four years. Listen to this week's tips and strategies to get some ideas to add to your high school counseling program! Resources Mentioned: Blog: 5 Niche Groups of Students to Look Out for as a Supportive High School Counselor Blog: 4 Easy Ideas to Make College Accessible to Your High School Students Podcast: Episode 40- How to Advocate for All Post Secondary Plans Article: Cultural Competency in Post Secondary Planning Freebie: Scholarship Spreadsheet Template Resource: First Generation High School Counseling Small Group Resource: Transition to College Digital Presentation Resource: Financial Aid Literacy Presentation Connect with Lauren: Get the free, updated Scholarship Spreadsheet Template 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: www.counselorclique.com/episode41
Imagine heading off to college with no one to support you—no parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents. That's what many foster students who make it to college face every year. Join us to learn more about how the Wily Network is stepping up to fill that void. If you've received money back from your college, and you're not sure why, we have answer. We'll share everything you need to know about financial aid refunds, including why they happen and what you should do with the funds. Finally, one of our own educators shares her story of being a first generation college student.
Imagine heading off to college with no one to support you—no parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents. That's what many foster students who make it to college face every year. Join us to learn more about how the Wily Network is stepping up to fill that void. If you've received money back from your college, and you're not sure why, we have answer. We'll share everything you need to know about financial aid refunds, including why they happen and what you should do with the funds. Finally, one of our own educators shares her story of being a first generation college student.
"Financially Ungraduated" is a term that my guests today, the co-founders of Arbol, created to address a big issue in today's world... financial illiteracy for students.The truth is, many high achieving students have the drive to finish college but unfortunately, due to a lack of financial education and resources, they're unable to finish in time. And that can cause a huge negative impact on their lives moving forward. So in this episode, I've invited my guests to talk about what they're doing to tackle this issue and how we can support them in the fight against financial illiteracy for students. This episode is part 2 out of a 2 part series we're collaborating on.Donate here:https://growarbol.com/donate/Follow Arbol and the founders on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growarbol/LinkedIn (David): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgonzalez53/LinkedIn (Favio): https://www.linkedin.com/in/favioosorio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growarbol?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcMore about the Founders:David Gonzalez: Co-Founder, Co-CEOFirst-generation college graduate who earned a business degree from Buffalo State College and an MBA from Canisius College. David has 10 years of professional experience working across all major business functions at large companies and startups. Most recently, David was the COO at early-stage startup Kangarootime where he helped secure $8M+ in venture financing, scaled the team from 10 to 50 employees, expanded into enterprise and markets generating a 15X increase in revenue.Read more about David: https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/inno/stories/profiles/2021/06/10/david-gonzalez-kangarootime-profile.htmlFavio Osorio: Co-Founder, Co-CEOFavio Osorio (co-founder, Co-CEO): Favio has 10+ years of experience in financial services holding various roles across several functions including wealth financial planning, project management, business analytics and strategy. Favio was a founding member of M&T Bank's Multicultural Banking group responsible for supporting various enterprise-wide initiatives intended to enhance the banking experience of multicultural customers. Favio has developed a deep understanding of the distinctive challenges and preferences of multicultural segments, in particular immigrants and communities of color. Favio earned an Economics and Business degree from Mount St. Mary's University and has an MBA from Duke University's The Fuqua School of Business.—If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!FREE JOB SEARCH COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:https://yourevolvedmind.ck.page/socialworkjobsearchcourseLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en
Student athlete hoping for a scholarship? In honor of National Student Athlete Day on April 6, we have everything you need to know about athletic scholarships for college. In another story from our team, Vanessa Garrido will share her story of applying to college as the first generation daughter of immigrants. And for those students with access to Naviance through their high school, we're offering tips on how to use it to its fullest potential.
Student athlete hoping for a scholarship? In honor of National Student Athlete Day on April 6, we have everything you need to know about athletic scholarships for college. In another story from our team, Vanessa Garrido will share her story of applying to college as the first generation daughter of immigrants. And for those students with access to Naviance through their high school, we're offering tips on how to use it to its fullest potential.
Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year recipient, knows firsthand the importance of valuing all parts of a student's identity. As a first generation, bilingual immigrant, Urtubey brings all parts of herself into the classroom. Today, as a special education teacher working at the Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School in Las Vegas, she leans into her diverse classroom and community, fully celebrating it. In this episode, she shares experiences and ideas for embracing student identity, and also how teachers can be better supported in their work.
I am so excited to have Paul Posoli, the founder and president of CareerSpring to talk about his inspiration, mission and vision for this social impact platform that help so many students and graduates with limited economic resources; and how he combined his two decades of executive leadership in global businesses, and leadership in education to build CareerSpring. CONNECT WITH PAUL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-posoli-b566791aa/ CHECK OUT CAREERSPRING: https://careerspring.org/ GET INVOLVED! If you are interested in becoming an advisor, or gain access as an advisee, sign up on the website. If you are a non-profit or organization, and would like to partner with CareerSpring - email admin@careerspring.org for more info. ABOUT CECE LEUNG, CPA Cece is the founding partner of The Entrepreneur CFO, a global professional advisory firm helping growing companies with strategic decision making as they become financially and operationally ready for their next big thing. With fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, paired with two decades of international financial services experience in New York, London, Switzerland, Hong Kong and China, Cece has worked with prominent firms including JP Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young, offering the best in-class solutions to Fortune 500 and growing companies worldwide. Cece is the author of the book Dear Accountant: Stories, Advice and Explorations, which offers up-and-coming professionals valuable insights and perspectives about the many career paths and opportunities under the accounting and finance umbrella. Personal Website: www.ceceleung.com Book Website: www.dearaccountantbook.com The Entrepreneur CFO website: www.ecfopro.com Coaching, Training and Workshop: https://www.ecfopro.com/training-and-coaching/ PR, Media and Collab: https://www.ceceleung.com/media Podcast Blog: https://www.ceceleung.com/blog Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceleung/
Arkansas Tech has a student led organization dedicated for First Generation Students. Elli White and Dakota Bridges, who are freshman at Tech share their stories as they are part of this organization.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons, with the trees and leaves changing colors, and the cool weather, everything is so beautiful - but for most accounting and finance professionals, it's budget season, and it's also recruiting season! That's right! The fall season can be stressful and hectic. As companies, universities and colleges open their recruiting schedules for full-time and internship positions, these campuses or virtual sessions will be flooded with employers seeking the best and brightest students to be their future leaders. How should companies, students and recruiters be thinking about strategies to make it all a better experience? This is exactly what we will talk to our guest, Dayna Shamlin about - all things campus recruiting and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST, DAYNA SHAMLIN Dayna has been in financial services for two decades in various human resource, talent management and development capacities. She is currently the Executive Director at MSCI where she oversees talent pipeline programs globally, diversity sourcing and a number of strategic change initiatives for Talent Attraction & Mobility. She believes in the importance of wellbeing, inclusion and belonging, as well as creating equitable access through education and employment opportunities. She also serves on the NY Advisory Board of Career Springs, a nonprofit focused on providing career information, social capital and job placement services for First Generation Students. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayna-shamlin-b2bba67 ABOUT CECE LEUNG, CPA Cecilia "Cece" Leung is a finance executive and CFO advisor to growing businesses who are ready to scale up financially and get ready for next-level opportunities. Cece is the founding partner of The Entrepreneur CFO, a global professional advisory firm helping growing companies with strategic decision making as they become financially and operationally ready for their next big thing. With fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, paired with two decades of international financial services experience in New York, London, Switzerland, Hong Kong and China, Cece has worked with prominent firms including JP Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young, offering the best in-class solutions to Fortune 500 and growing companies worldwide. Cece is the author of the book Dear Accountant: Stories, Advice and Explorations, which offers up-and-coming professionals valuable insights and perspectives about the many career paths and opportunities under the accounting and finance umbrella. Personal Website: www.ceceleung.com Book Website: www.dearaccountantbook.com The Entrepreneur CFO website: www.ecfopro.com Coaching, Training and Workshop: https://www.ecfopro.com/training-and-coaching/ PR, Media and Collab: https://www.ceceleung.com/media Podcast Blog: https://www.ceceleung.com/blog Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceleung/
The College Metropolis Podcast: College Admissions Talk for High School Students and Parents
#063 – Each year, thousands of students find themselves in the unfortunate position of not being ready for college, even as they get close to graduating high school. On this episode, I talk about the different reasons why students fall behind on their college preparation, even as some of them do all that they think they should be doing in addition to their academic work. There are two pieces of advice I introduce, based on my personal experience, research on this topic, and years of participating in workshops and seminars devoted to helping high school students succeed in the college admission process, even when they have low resources, very little college-admissions related support, and low college preparation. This information is very valuable, especially for students who may feel lost in the college admission process, as they will learn where to secure the information, guidance, and accountability they need to successfully prepare for and succeed in college. During my talk, I introduce the importance of intentionally choosing a peer group of like-minded individuals, protecting the optimal hours of productivity, and the value of the Federal TRIO Programs. I conclude the episode by going over two examples of TRIO Programs in California and Maryland. Ones is offered by the University of California, Riverside, and the other is carried out John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Springs, MD. These TRIO programs have been a catalyst for success for a great many thousands of students since they were instituted several decades ago. My hope is that these can help you as well. You can find the show notes to this episode at https://collegemetropolis.com/63. Please help us reach a wider audience by letting your favorite podcast platform know that you like our show. You can do this by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive. We will greatly appreciate it! Thank you!
Dejah is the middle child of five and the first to go to college. She is smart, driven, and logical—she began college her junior year of high school. But after graduating from college with a major and two minors, when there is no longer a clear roadmap, when there are things she doesn't know how to do, Dejah hits the wall of a steep learning curve.
Hello and welcome back to my podcast!! Today I sit down with my friends Sabrina and Gabriela to talk about what life is like as a first generation student. This episode is loaded with stories, experiences, and other struggles we have faced along the way. Don't forget to also check out Sabrina's podcast "Sin Miedo" which you can also find on Spotify and Apple Podcast!IG:sabrinassuareznicolesegoviaagabriela_xo9As always, never forget that THERE IS ALWAYS MORE!!!
Join your host David Pluviose for an insightful interview with Texas A&M San Antonio President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, a first-generation college student who has become a leading force in higher education. Driven by a strong purpose to help people change their lives, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson brings unique perspectives to the table to serve countless underprivileged students. Tune in to find out what inspired her to begin her journey in higher education, how she tackles disparities in higher education, and her hopes for minority students in the years to come. KEY POINTS: Bringing unique perspective as a first-generation graduate. How can we tackle disparities in higher education? Initiatives to encourage enrolment enrollment for underprivileged students. What the “New Truth” looks like post-pandemic. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson's 2040 vision. How do we engage with students on social issues and unrest? QUOTABLES: “Many of our students come from homes filled with love and homes filled with hope for a brighter future. And so part of that is helping to identify and pave that guided pathway for what it takes to be successful as a college student.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)
Bowman's Friends is a podcast created to connect and inform UK students of issues, events and cool stuff in Lexington and the campus community. On this episode, Rana Mitchell and Samantha Valentino sat down with Dr. Martina Martin, the Associate Director of Student Transitions and Family Programs, and Carrigan Wasilchenko an incoming first-generation UK Med student, to address what it means to be a first-generation student and the resources available to first-generation UK students on campus.
CCCC Season 1 Episode 6: In Conversation with Cesar Quezada:Cesar Quezada is a Coordinator for the Multicultural Center at the University of North Texas and a student in the Masters of Education Program. He is a First-Generation college student and DACA Recipient, a Dreamer who graduated from Texas A&M University- Commerce in May of 2019. During his time in Commerce, he was involved in student diversity efforts, among them as the President and a Coordinator for the Nationally Recognized student mentorship endeavor, the Latino American Mentorship Program (LAMP). As the President of LAMP he was able to receive peer and leadership recognition at the Local, Statewide and National level. Excelencia in Education named the Mentorship Program, a Program to Watch in 2018 and nominated for the Example of Excelencia Award in 2019. The LAMP program was composed mostly of First Generation Students, which gave him the knowledge of being able to work with a diverse student body and university leadership. His platform as a young professional gives him the advantage to incorporate both the student perspectives and needs into this overall work which it includes teaching others what they can do in order to help and better serve DACA communities at their institutions. Since his undergraduate years, he has also been a part of different associations which have giving him the honor of presenting at State and National Conferences, among them the NatDC's Diversity in Leadership Conference in Boston at Harvard's Campus, and at NCORE in New York City. He currently serves as the Vice-President for UNeTe the Latino Faculty and Staff Alliance on UNT's Campus. He also serves as Vice-President of Membership for the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) State Board and was previously a Regional Co-Representative. As a young professional, he strives to make an impact in the Latinx and Hispanic Communities as well as making UNT a diverse and inclusive space for all students. In his role at the University of North Texas he is leading an agenda focused on Men of Color research, gender initiatives, DACA and Undocu Students, and developing a Latino based Living and Learning community on campus.You can connect with Cesar here: https://www.facebook.com/cesar.osvaldo.37https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-quezada/more resources:Check out my website: https://www.deliciaalarcon.com/YouTube Channel for Free Training: https://youtu.be/Q_jAKw1wpOkVideo of Episode: Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/collegeandcareerhypecrew/Resources: https://www.deliciaalarcon.com/resources
Do you wonder where your food, clothing or other plant based materials come from? Who works to provide these resources to us? On this episode we explore the world of agriculture from three different perspectives. One of our guests is a current first-generation student and the other two are first-generation [...]
Bri Christophers (she) is an aspiring physician-scientist interested in bringing social justice to the lab bench and hospital bedside. Born and raised in Miami, Bri found herself moving to New Jersey to attend Princeton University, where she fell in love with developmental biology while staring at fish hearts down a microscope in the lab of Rebecca Burdine, PhD. Much of her advocacy work as an undergraduate focused on amplifying the voices of Latinx, BIPOC*, and first-generation/low-income students through organizations like Princeton Latinos y Amigos, the Latinx Collective and initiatives like Project Welcome Mat: A Guide for First-Generation Students. Her work was recognized with the Frederick Douglass Service Award given during graduation ceremonies, the Spirit of Princeton Award, and the Santos-Dumont Award for Innovation. She continued her journey in developmental biology by working in the lab of Robert Heuckeroth, MD, PhD at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, moving from the heart to the enteric nervous system. Now as an MD-PhD student at Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program, she is pursuing graduate training with Mary Baylies, PhD, studying muscle development. Briana has continued to bring together her passion for scientific discovery and advocacy, serving as diversity representative on the Weill Cornell Medical Student Executive Committee, co-running the Association of Diverse Physician-Scientists in Training (ADePT), and developing the Mini Lessons by Medical Scientists video series aimed at introducing children and adolescents to physician-scientists. More recently, Bri has turned to writing as a way of communicating science and advancing social causes. Her works have been published in Academic Medicine, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, The Lancet Global Health, Pediatric Research, Scientific American, and in-Training magazine. She co-authored and was lead editor of “The Free Guide to Medical School Admissions,” an e-book in its second-edition available at tiny.cc/MedAppGuide. You can follow her reflections on being a Latina growing into a pediatrician-scientist on Twitter, where she is also the co-leader of @LatinasInMed and @MedStudentChat.
Eloy Ortiz Oakley's parents didn't go to college, but today the UCI graduate (BA ‘96, MBA ‘99) leads the largest higher education system in the country. As chancellor of the California Community Colleges, Oakley oversees 116 campuses across the state that educate 2.1 million students, while he also serves on the University of California Board of Regents. Oakley's story demonstrates the capacity of UCI — and the California Community Colleges system — to elevate first generation college students to remarkable heights. In this interview with the UCI Podcast Oakley discusses his journey to UCI, the challenges the California Community Colleges faced in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the opportunities for using technology to increase college access for students. Plus, he shares tips for first generation students navigating their own college journeys. UCI is the #1 university doing the most for the American Dream, according to the New York Times' College Access Index, and has been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
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