HEAR: Higher Education Access Route
Learn about HEAR, the Higher Education Access Route, which provides a fair and equal opportunity for underrepresented school leavers to access third level education. Discover participating colleges, application process, and post-entry supports. Apply early for reduced points offers.
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HEAR: Higher Education Access Route
Learn about the HEAR program for underrepresented school leavers in accessing higher education. Discover participating colleges, application process, eligibility criteria, reduced points, and post-entry supports.
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Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V)
Purpose and benefits of the Perkins Act in developing academic, technical, and employability skills in students, promoting partnerships, providing research and technical assistance, and increasing employment opportunities for underrepresented populations.
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Selected Grant Funding Opportunities Update
Explore NSF and DoN funding opportunities for STEM projects to enhance operational effectiveness and increase diversity in underrepresented communities. Deadline in October & November 2023. Total funding up to $75 million.
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Pathway Opportunity Programme at Queen's University Belfast: Empowering Future Students
Widen your educational horizons with the Pathway Opportunity Programme at Queen's University Belfast. This initiative aims to support first-year A-Level or Level 3 students in transitioning to higher education. By providing guidance, conditional offers, and tailored sessions, the programme encourage
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Types of groups and reactions
This information discusses electron-donating groups (EDGs) and electron-withdrawing groups (EWGs), their effects on molecule reactivity, examples of each group, nucleophiles, and electrophiles. EDGs increase electron density, making nucleophiles stronger, while EWGs decrease electron density, making
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Enhancing Postgraduate Funding: Strategies and Progress
Presentation highlights the challenges, timelines, interventions, and performance indicators of the ON PG Funding Program, focusing on equity targets for South African postgraduate students, policy developments, key challenges, and strategic interventions. The program aims to support postgraduate st
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Financial Aid and Learning-Aligned Employment Program Details
Financial Aid Services and the Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) provide support and opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM fields. LAEP prioritizes students from diverse backgrounds and offers various criteria for eligibility, including enrollment requirements and financial ne
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Class Groups Are They the Future of Collaborative Learning
The traditional classroom setting, with rows of students facing a teacher at the front, has dominated education for centuries. However, the rise of technology and the evolving needs of the 21st century workforce are pushing the boundaries of learning. Enter Class Groups, a concept that reimagines th
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Enhancing Diversity in Special Education Programs: A Focus on HBCUs, TCCUs, and MSIs
This collection of resources highlights the importance of increasing diversity in special education programs by supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The content covers the significance of
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Empowering Women in Mathematics Through Student Chapters
This student chapter, founded in 2017 at USC Math department, aims to create a strong, diverse, and inclusive math community. The chapter's vision includes organizing events for community building, providing learning opportunities to underrepresented groups in math, creating a supportive network, pr
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Understanding Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry
Functional groups in organic chemistry are specific groups of atoms within molecules that determine the chemical properties of the compound. This content provides visual representations and descriptions of various functional groups such as alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and esters. Le
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High Road Construction Careers and SB 150 Update: Path to Economic Equity
Embracing high road construction careers is vital for economic growth, equity, and sustainability. The focus is on improving job quality, meeting employer needs, and fulfilling community aspirations. These careers emphasize training partnerships that support underrepresented populations and promote
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Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program Overview
The U.S. Department of Education's Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program for FY 2023 aims to provide information, technical assistance, and guidance to help understand the grant opportunity. The program's purpose is to enhance science and engineering education at minority institutions
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Empowering Communities Through Education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a vital role in empowering the Black community by providing quality education and advocating for underrepresented groups. Established prior to 1964, HBCUs have historically been the primary option for people of color seeking higher education.
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Guideline for Statin Management in High-Risk Groups - 2018 ACC/AHA
This guideline outlines the management of blood cholesterol in high-risk groups according to the 2018 ACC/AHA recommendations. It discusses the overall approach, different statin management groups, justification for statin use in high-risk populations, high and moderate-intensity statin therapy, and
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Understanding Interest Groups in Texas
Explore the role and influence of interest groups in Texas politics, including theories, types of groups, activities, and the impact of lobbying. Learn about incentives for joining, the free rider problem, and the various benefits interest groups offer. Discover the different types of interest group
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Understanding the Role of Interest Groups in Politics
Interest groups are organizations with shared policy goals that influence the policy process. They differ from political parties as they focus on specific policies. Theories of interest group politics include pluralist, elite, and hyperpluralist perspectives. Hyperpluralism suggests that groups beco
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Understanding Chemical Groups and Macromolecules in Biological Processes
In biological processes, certain chemical groups play crucial roles in molecular functions. These functional groups, including hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, sulfhydryl, phosphate, and methyl, are essential for the structure and function of biological molecules. Additionally, macromolecules, s
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Overview of the Community Waiver Program (CWP) and Enrollment Groups
The Community Waiver Program (CWP) aims to support full participation in communities, preserve natural living arrangements, and reduce waiting lists by offering targeted services to different enrollment groups. The program includes three authorities: 1915(c) Waiver, 1915(i) State Plan Amendment, and
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Quality Improvement Strategies for Nursing Home COVID-19 Response
Using a comprehensive slide deck as a resource, this presentation delves into quality improvement questions, such as what is working and not working, root cause analysis, and identifying underrepresented groups for better outcomes. It outlines a structured three-part agenda for improvement coaching
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Progress Update on National Access Forum 2024 Goals
The National Access Forum 2024 has set ambitious goals for higher education in Ireland, aiming for inclusivity, diversity, and equitable opportunities for all students. The focus is on increasing access for underrepresented groups such as those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, matu
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Cultivating Career Development for Underrepresented Groups
Explore innovative approaches in career development for first-generation, low-income, and students of color, led by experts from DePaul University and Kennedy King College. Learn about the evolution of career programs and initiatives to enhance post-college success for underrepresented individuals.
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Equity Plan Review and Progress at Foothill College
Foothill College's Student Equity Plan focuses on success indicators like course completion, access, transfer, and support for underrepresented student groups. Major accomplishments include book vouchers, professional development, and online data access. New positions have been created to enhance eq
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Guidelines for Parent and Child Groups Under 5 Years Old
Parent and child groups for children under 5 provide a space for families to connect while children play freely or participate in structured activities. Sessions last for an hour or two with a maximum of 30 attendees. Indoor singing is limited to 6 adults, with good ventilation, while outdoor singin
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Empowering Voter Engagement: Voterise Initiative in Utah
Explore the Voterise organization's mission to increase voter registration and engagement among young adults and underrepresented groups in Utah. Discover key facts about voter turnout in the state, recent developments, and the impact of individual votes. Get involved by volunteering, organizing eve
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Factors Influencing STEM Major Persistence Among Underrepresented Minority Students in College
This study examines the retention of aspiring scientists and engineers in STEM majors, focusing on underrepresented minority (URM) students. It investigates differences in intentions and persistence across racial groups, considering the impact of college experiences. Factors influencing STEM major p
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Representation of Abstract Groups through Graphs
Explore the representation of abstract groups as automorphism groups of graphs, touching on topics such as the existence of graphs whose automorphism groups are isomorphic to given abstract groups, the cardinality of connected graphs satisfying specific properties, and questions regarding the cardin
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Student Equity Report: Goals and Initiatives for Inclusive Education
Berkeley City College's Student Equity Report outlines goals to increase access, course completion rates, and basic skill success for diverse student populations. Initiatives include outreach, retention strategies, and supplementary support, focusing on ethnic minorities, students with disabilities,
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Practical Approach to Using Groups and Teams in Classroom Settings
This workshop focuses on utilizing groups and teams in educational environments, providing techniques to form diverse and effective groups, outlining key principles, exploring low and high-risk activities, discussing different forms of peer assessment, and addressing challenges associated with group
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Insights into Labour and Birth Among Marginalized Groups and Migrant Women
This content discusses new insights into socio-cultural phenomena surrounding labour and birth, particularly focusing on marginalized groups and migrant women. It includes details on sub-working groups, updates, and plans within this topic area, such as experiences of labour and birth, optimizing ch
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North West Cricket Union Limited Strategy 2019-2020
North West Cricket Union Limited underwent significant changes and restructuring in the past three years. The strategy aims to provide a vision for the union, offer direction for the board, committees, and staff, enhance engagement with clubs and stakeholders, define the current position and future
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Understanding Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Naming Rules
Delve into the world of organic chemistry with a focus on functional groups like alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. Explore the rules for naming these compounds, understanding their structures, and how they impact the properties of molecules. From alcohols with hydroxy groups to ketones conta
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Importance of Diversity in State Legislatures
Legislatures with higher proportions of women and minorities tend to sponsor and pass legislation that caters to the interests of underrepresented groups. However, the marginalization of women and minority legislators by their white male colleagues can limit their influence in policymaking. Intersec
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocates in STEM
Philip (Phil) Abitua, PhD, and Osama (Sama) Ahmed, PhD, are passionate advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. Phil focuses on empowering underrepresented minority postdocs and enhancing their success as junior faculty, while Sama mentors undergraduates and promotes peer mento
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Future Funding of Higher Education: Policy Framework and Access Implications
This paper examines the policy framework for higher education funding and its impact on access for underrepresented social groups. It discusses key instruments like entry schemes and grant systems, along with alternative entry routes. The effectiveness of reduced points mechanisms and means-tested g
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Understanding Pressure Groups and Their Influence on Decision-Making
Pressure groups are formed by like-minded individuals to influence decision-makers by drawing attention to specific issues, with the aim of impacting legislation and existing laws. People join pressure groups seeking to address particular issues more effectively than through mainstream politics. Whi
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Hierarchy of Housing Board and Covid-19 Response Groups
Focus on Covid-19 response with various groups established for coordination. Housing Board utilizes existing networks for input and feedback, encourages collaborative efforts among partners, and engages in consultations and projects. Addresses issues related to rough sleepers, vulnerable groups, and
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Influence of Group and Culture on Human Personality Development
Society functions as a cohesive unit composed of smaller social groups that interact and shape individuals' psycho-social development. The difference between mechanical aggregates and psycho-social units lies in the emotional connections and responsibilities present in the latter. Groups like family
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Empowering Underrepresented Students for Study Abroad Success in the AURORing Twenties
Supporting underrepresented students in building confidence and aspirations for studying abroad through the innovative D3 Programme. Addressing barriers like lack of confidence, financial constraints, and cultural concerns, the program aims to provide mentorship, international learning experiences,
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