EP133: Improving Student Success and Reducing Equity Gaps with Dr. Monica Parrish Trent

In The Margins

Meet Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, chief program and network officer at Achieving the Dream (ATD). Trent's career spans over 25 years, during which she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving student success and reducing equity gaps, particularly for BIPOC and low-income students. Her extensive experience in community colleges has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by such marginalized student populations and the strategies necessary to address them effectively.

Join the conversation with Diverse host Ralph Newell and learn how Trent and ATD are working to form an equitable and inclusive environment in higher education.

KEY POINTS:

- Addressing inequality in higher education

- Monica’s educational journey and career aspirations

- How the ATD organization supports community college students

- The importance of culture and heritage in student learning

- Supporting the academic journey of student parents

- The decline in college enrollment across marginalized groups

- The impact of lack of education on communities

- The ATD Equity Toolkit and its eight equity principles

- The pivotal role of creating an inclusive environment for all students

- The need for partnerships with K-12 schools, local employers, and social organizations

QUOTABLES:

“Education matters. I am a proponent of higher education… To me, it's so important because without education and without knowing what your rights are, or what the consequences of rights that have been denied for generations… you're not able to access society in the ways that are going to protect you and your family.” — Dr. Monica Parrish Trent

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Dr. Monica Parrish Trent - Achieving the Dream ATD Equity and Justice Institute, May 1-2

Achieving the Dream Convening Highlights Student Success | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com)

Achieving the Dream Announces 2024 DREAM Scholars | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com)

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