Shut Up and Give Us Your Money: A Look at DEI in Florida’s Public InstitutionsI’ve spent the most recent portion of my career serving higher education in the state of Florida. Like most, my ears perk up each time a…Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Going Under: The True Cost of Higher Education for Students of ColorWhen it comes to equity in the higher education space, all experiences are not created equal, especially for students of color. Gaps exist…Feb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023
Changing Cultural Contexts for Black First-Generation StudentsIt’s Black History Month! Just this week, LeBron James shattered NBA scoring records, further cementing his legacy in the history books…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
10 Ways to Support the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Black MenLast year I penned a few of my thoughts on the battles Black men are facing mentally and emotionally. As a new year (and semester) begins…Jan 26, 20231Jan 26, 20231
Goal Setting in Four Steps for First-Gen College StudentsA new year has begun, and everywhere I turn, there’s messaging regarding resolutions. But the truth is many people fail the resolutions…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
Black Men Battling the Unknown in Higher EdThe news of the passing of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss spread like wildfire as people expressed shock at how someone “so happy” could be…Dec 23, 20223Dec 23, 20223
Student Affairs Burnout and the Affect on Student PersistenceBy Jarrod Benjamin and Cara R. Guilbeau, M.A.Dec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022
Solution Oriented: Mental Health, Stop-Outs, and First-Generation Students in Higher EducationMental health matters. While we have seen a rise in the performative use of the phrase, we must look at it through our lens as higher…Nov 11, 20221Nov 11, 20221
Well Equipped: 5 Areas of Support for First-Generation Black Male StudentsI travel the country speaking at colleges and universities. When I’m not traveling, I’m researching for my doctoral program. In both…Oct 27, 2022Oct 27, 2022