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BACK ON TRACK FEATURED MODERATOR: DR. TIFFANY B. MFUME

Dr. Tifanny B. Mfume, Assistant Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Retention at Morgan State University, will lead two BACK ON TRACK roundtable discussions: one for faculty and staff; and one for students on best practices for assisting students on academic probation. The faculty/staff roundtable will include tactical advice related to programmatic successes and challenges; addressing remote learning in the midst of a pandemic; and best practices for assisting students on academic probation. This virtual roundtable is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 @ 10:00 a.m. Registration by June 1 is required. Later that day @ 11:00 a.m., Dr. Mfume

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BACK ON TRACK: ACADEMIC PROBATION IS NOT A LIFE SENTENCE

We know the last year has been pretty challenging to navigate. Between coping with social isolation, navigating virtual learning, and just trying to stay healthy, it has been difficult, if not next to impossible, to keep on an even keel – let alone succeed academically.  That’s why we’re reaching out to you to participate in a unique experience designed to assist UNLV students facing academic probation.

This three-day workshop + masterclass includes guest speakers and presentations that will answer your questions and provide hands-on tips and strategies to help you get BACK ON TRACK!

Participation Benefits:

  • Access to the
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A CONVERSATION WITH DR. WENDY OSEFO

On Monday, April 5th, the MSI Student Council is happy to welcome award-winning researcher, political commentator, Dr. Wendy Osefo- as she shares her insight and knowledge with the UNLV community. The first event, A Conversation with Dr. Osefo will discuss the Impact of Federal Politics and Public Policy and is open to all students, faculty and staff at UNLV. The second event, a Master class on Power, Politics, and Policy in Education, will be limited to 50 student capacity, undergrad and graduate students are welcome. Both events will be held virtually via webex and event information can be found on … Read More

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CELEBRATING MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION (MSI) WEEK @UNLV

By: MSI Student Council Members – Kristine Jan Espinoza, Ray Fletcher, & Natalie Gutierrez

The UNLV Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Student Council has been working behind-the-scenes in preparation for the upcoming MSI Week at UNLV from March 1-5, 2021. To us, hosting MSI Week is important to really highlight UNLV’s critical role in enrolling and call-to-action to be truly serving, especially, minoritized students. There are still many on campus who do not know that UNLV is a dually-designated MSI.

Over the past few weeks, members of the council worked together to brainstorm ways of celebrating and honoring the university’s dual Asian … Read More

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FIRST-GEN WEEK 2020: MSISC SCHOLARSHIPS

By Naoka Foreman, MSI Student Council Member

First-Generation Week at UNLV this year is marked by several firsts—first time held remotely; first time to take place during a pandemic; and first time the newly-formed Minority-Serving Institution Student Council (MSISC) is participating. However, the most important first during First-Gen Week at UNLV is you! First-Gen Week is about all first-generation faculty, staff, and students at UNLV.

Join MSISC for First-Gen Week for a chance to win a scholarship while meeting the members of the council! MSISC will give away six $500 scholarships to currently-enrolled first-generation students at UNLV. To enter for … Read More