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College Cash Campaign: An Adviser's Perspective
January 30, 2020
By Stephanie Sustaita
College adviser Stephanie Sustaita writes about the importance of the Michigan College Cash Campaign and her challenges and successes with the initiative while serving in the AdviseMI program at Lakeville Memorial High School.
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Top 19 Accomplishments in 2019
January 1, 2020
By Ryan Fewins Bliss
MCAN already has ambitious plans for 2020, but first we'd like to pause and reflect on our top 19 college access and attainment successes that happened in the last year.
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Reflections From a First-Year Adviser
December 18, 2019
By Deja Clemons
Being a first-year adviser can be extremely tough and exhausting. This is especially true when there are large shoes to fill. The adviser who preceded me broke many barriers in an effort to increase college access in the local community.
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Michigan Coalition for Undocumented Student Success: Network Leadership in Action
December 3, 2019
By Adriana Almanza
My father entered the United States nearly four decades ago as an undocumented immigrant. For many years, he traveled between states to find work so that he was able to provide for his nine siblings and parents back in Mexico.
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The MCAT and My College Advising Experience
November 25, 2019
By Ashley Timmreck
The advisers are trained to help students navigate the complex college exploration process, retake college admissions tests, apply to colleges that are a good match/fit, complete the FAFSA, secure financial aid, and matriculate to college.
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First-generation college student returns home after college to help others
November 8, 2019
By Brittany Hall
As a first-generation college student, I didn’t know how to prepare or what to expect, and my first year in school was rough. I wasn’t emotionally prepared for the transition of living away from home. I felt lost at times.
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Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success (CPRS) joins MCAN and the Journal of College Access
October 29, 2019
By Lauren Owen
The CPRS advisory board is comprised of well-respected national scholars, practitioners, and leaders who all promote strategies to increase equitable postsecondary preparation, access, and completion.
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Hometown Advantage: An Adviser’s Reflection
October 22, 2019
By Jacquelynn Deneau
The advisers are trained to help students navigate the complex college exploration process, retake college admissions tests, apply to colleges that are a good match/fit, complete the FAFSA, secure financial aid, and matriculate to college.
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Empowered to Act at Maritime Academy 2019
September 27, 2019
By Peter Haines
In the pursuit of increasing the quality of life for our communities, we recognize the importance of key metrics identified by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) that are also supported by a wealth of economic and social research.
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Representing Maritime
September 17, 2019
By Sheryl Y. Kennedy, MI State Representative, District 48
I’m a former teacher and school administrator, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Michigan State Representative, and now a proud member of my local LCAN, the Genesee County College Access Network.
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Celebrating Pride 365: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Offering Support
June 27, 2019
By Melissa Monier
During June Pride Month, it is easy to get swept up in the rainbows and glitter, to celebrate the beauty and diversity of life, to celebrate love and to support one another.
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MiSTEM Council and Network—What is MiSTEM?
April 16, 2019
By Megan Schrauben
The MiSTEM Network connects education, business and community partners across the state, working to transform the way Michigan does STEM.