The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI)

?? $300,000 Grant Opportunity for Community & Technical Colleges! Jobs for the Future (JFF) is launching Project ACCESS to help colleges scale successful programs that connect students with paid work-based learning and quality jobs. ? 10 colleges will receive $300,000 over two years ?? Focus on supporting Black, Latine, women, low-income & first-gen students ?? Must have existing program serving 100+ students annually ?? Applications due January 17, 2025 Join the info sessions in December and January. More info here https://buff.ly/4fwClC0

Wishing a peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving to our community from the Proctor Institute & CMSI team. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. ??

“ELEVATE gave me a chance to collaborate, breathe, mentor, and be mentored. From the start, fellows were offered a chance to work with one another, which allowed us to build an intentional community by sharing our personal experiences within the field in a safe space.” Leslie Ekpe (ELEVATE 2024 Fellow) #ELEVATE2025 #MSI ?? https://buff.ly/3UQ6bZK

Early-career MSI faculty: ELEVATE offers a space to develop your research, teaching, and mentorship skills while connecting with peers who understand your journey. Apply now to join a network committed to professional growth! ?? #ProfessionalDevelopment #ELEVATE2025 ?? https://buff.ly/3UQ6bZK

Real stories, real impact. ?? Here’s what one of our 2024 fellows had to say about ELEVATE. Applications for ELEVATE 2025 are open! "It was an honor to discover the journeys of fourteen amazing Elevate fellows. The 3-day workshop was filled with enriched insights, crafted to empower and transform MSI faculty." Adrian Gale (ELEVATE 2024 Fellow) #ELEVATE2025 #MSI ?? https://buff.ly/3UQ6bZK

?? $300,000 Grant Opportunity for Community & Technical Colleges! Jobs for the Future (JFF) is launching Project ACCESS to help colleges scale successful programs that connect students with paid work-based learning and quality jobs. ? 10 colleges will receive $300,000 over two years ?? Focus on supporting Black, Latine, women, low-income & first-gen students ?? Must have existing program serving 100+ students annually ?? Applications due January 17, 2025 Join the info session on November 20th to learn more! Additional sessions available in December and January. More info here ?? https://buff.ly/4fwClC0 #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityCollege

?? HBCU Film Festival - Call for Submissions! Tell the story of your HBCU experience through film. Whether it's about notable alumni, influential faculty, or your family's HBCU journey - we want to see it! ?? Use any camera, even your smartphone ?? 5-10 minute films ?? First Prize: $1,500 ?? Second Prize: $750 ?? Deadline: March 1, 2025 Submit at https://buff.ly/3OfWrUS

Ready to grow as an MSI faculty member? Here’s what ELEVATE has to offer: ??Enrich your learning through hands-on workshops in academic writing, teaching, and mentorship. ?? Boost your visibility in national conversations by honing your research and publishing skills. ?? Gain valuable training to strengthen your role as an educator alongside a network of supportive peers. Don’t miss this opportunity for growth, connection, and impact! Apply now to join the next ELEVATE cohort! #ELEVATE #MSIFaculty #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning ?? https://buff.ly/3UQ6bZK

NEW! Explore FULL-RIDE scholarships for the School Counseling Master’s Program at Rutgers Graduate School of Education —a direct path to an NJ School Counselor certification. Register today for upcoming online information sessions on November 18 and 21:?https://buff.ly/3O68Gn9 Program details: - Gain hands-on experience with diverse NJ K-12 students - Train in culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health strategies - Dive into cutting-edge modules on social-emotional learning, racial justice, trauma-informed care, and more!

Check out this new #infographic exploring Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Latine student growth in higher education! ?? Based on research by Genoveva Vega, it breaks down HSI criteria, enrollment stats, and grant funding opportunities across the US ?? Great work by our John Smartt Summer Scholar! #highered #education #HSI #LatineStudents