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Strengthening And Supporting The Community Of First-Generation Students Of Color, Manuel Pech
Strengthening And Supporting The Community Of First-Generation Students Of Color, Manuel Pech
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
First-generation students of color overcome many barriers when attending college by finding institutional resources to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. However, students often feel these resources are scarce at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI). Thus, I created a coaching program focused on community building, academic strategies, and mentorship to connect students to campus resources, improve well-being, and lead to high academic achievement. Peer-to-peer coaches for first-generation students of color often find it challenging to coach students from different backgrounds and ethnicities. This is due to the power or cultural dynamics, gender differences, and fears of the unknown they might encounter when …
Personal And Leadership Development In The Middle School Environment: The School Strong Initiative, Ashley Kunkle
Personal And Leadership Development In The Middle School Environment: The School Strong Initiative, Ashley Kunkle
M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers
Schools today are extremely focused on the academic rigor demands of standards and literacy that students aren’t learning the skills necessary to become self-initiating individuals and leaders. Through the School STRONG Initiative, students and teachers will have an outlet for community, technical skills enhancement, and leadership and coaching development. With this program in place, schools will transition from the traditional schooling approach, to an authentically led learning organization.