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Tag: Mentors
Students
Maintaining Hope Despite the Uncertain Ending of My Doctoral Journey
As I come to terms with our current reality under the COVID-19 pandemic, I can’t shake the feelings of uncertainty. Beyond the academic job market being very competitive, the looming economic impact this crisis will have in higher education makes it seem like this is the worst time to be seeking a job, especially on the tenure track.
April 23, 2020
Students
Albion College Receives Largest Donation in School History
Albion College received $8 million from former CEO of Eaton Corporation Alexander “Sandy” Cutler and his wife, alumna Sarah “Sally” Cutler, to build a center dedicated to helping underrepresented or first-generation students finish school on time. This donation is the largest in the school’s history. The Cutler Center for Student Success and Academic Achievement will […]
October 29, 2019
HBCUs
Grambling State University: God’s Plan
As a transfer student, admittedly Grambling was not Ayeisha’s first choice. Though in her words “Grambling was the best choice I made for my life.”
October 15, 2019
News Roundup
CMSI Selects New Cohort of MSI Aspiring Leaders, Presidential Mentors
The Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania has selected the next cohort of mid-career aspiring leaders for the second MSI Aspiring Leaders Forum. The forum, slated for Nov. 1-3, will include a range of sessions such as fiscal management, strategic fundraising, presidential fit and […]
June 5, 2019
Opinion
The Mutual Benefit of Mentorship
There is no doubt that my mentors have played a pivotal role in my success as a student, professional and a friend. As much as I want to pass on the valuable insights and advice that were given to me, I use my hectic schedule as an excuse to limit my involvement. However, as I reflect on the impact mentors have had in my life, I’ve realized that being a mentor has many advantages that are often unnoticed.
May 9, 2019
Women
‘I Just Said That!’
Have you ever had that moment when you were in a meeting and proposed an idea for consideration to solve a problem? In an instance, you are abruptly interrupted. Your colleague regurgitated your idea as if it was their own. As you look around the table for a connection of affirmation, in your head you are thinking, “I just said that!”
April 15, 2019
Community Colleges
Roscoe Helps Students Figure Out Academics and Life
Around 80 percent of students in the United States end up changing their major at least once, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Those stats resonate with Jason Roscoe who didn’t know what career he wanted to pursue either, when he enrolled as an undergraduate at Mansfield University located in Pennsylvania.
March 22, 2019
Opinion
Proficiency Over Privilege
We are appalled but not surprised about the revelation of the ubiquitous celebrity admissions scandal. To clarify, the story of college acceptance abuse was steered by the privilege of wealthy individuals who sought to circumvent the traditional admissions process and fraudulently forge college entry.
March 20, 2019
Opinion
The Mentorship That Keeps Giving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to reflect on what I am most grateful for as a current doctoral student. I can go on and on about how fortunate I am to have an adviser like the one I have. Too often, I hear horror stories about advisers who are unsupportive, unreasonable, and simply unwilling to put their own research agendas aside for a moment to help their students find their own voice
December 1, 2018
Women
Famous Actress and Family Reflect on the Impact of Upward Bound
Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Viola Davis and her sisters said that participating in TRIO programs transformed their lives.
September 16, 2018
HBCUs
I’m a Doctor – Now What? Lessons from a First-Generation Scholar
As I continue to navigate post-doctoral life, my advice for anyone who felt blindsided by expectations to continue excelling is to find a mentor in your field who believes in your potential, will take the time to support you, and push you to flourish through your next phase.
August 8, 2018
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