Center for Academic Equity

Center for Academic Equity Our mission supports academic excellence and equity for POSSE, College Track, First-Generation, LGBTQ students & all students of color & ethnic minorities.

The Center for Academic Equity is a new member of the Tulane family. Newcomb Tulane College established the Center in the fall of 2016 to address inclusion and leadership needs identified in the President's Task Force on the Undergraduate Experience. We have as our mission supporting academic excellence and equity for POSSE, College Track, First-Generation, LGBTQ students and all students of color

and ethnic minorities. Our mission is to systematically offer high quality leadership programming and simultaneously address the obstacles to matriculation that these students often face because of prejudice, stereotyping, economic ad past educational inequities. At the Center for Academic Equity students will be able to meet and find a home to discuss micro and macro aggressions, access information about internships and scholarship opportunities, apply for grant money to attend conferences, and engage in weekly academic development discussions at Equity Thursdays. The Center for Academic Equity works to ensure that these students have access to the same academic experience as every Tulane student and that they are encouraged and given opportunities to pursue the highest level of academic achievement.

This week’s Equity Thursday is Study Abroad Advising and because of the snow, we are moving it online! Please use the li...
01/23/2025

This week’s Equity Thursday is Study Abroad Advising and because of the snow, we are moving it online! Please use the link below to sign up for a 15 minute study abroad advising slot. A Zoom link will be sent to you 15 minutes before the Equity Thursday begins. If you have any questions, please message us here on Instagram!

Study Abroad Advising Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EABAE28A3FAC34-54590204-dropin

Only 4 more days to apply for our Student Assistant for Cohort Programs position! Please be sure to reach out if you hav...
01/21/2025

Only 4 more days to apply for our Student Assistant for Cohort Programs position! Please be sure to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

We hope you are enjoying this rare winter wonderland while also staying safe and warm! If you need anything during this ...
01/21/2025

We hope you are enjoying this rare winter wonderland while also staying safe and warm! If you need anything during this time, please email us or message us here and we will do what we can.

Our Student Assistant for Cohort Programs Job Application is still OPEN! This job is work-study and non-work-study eligi...
01/14/2025

Our Student Assistant for Cohort Programs Job Application is still OPEN! This job is work-study and non-work-study eligible and the application is due 1/24! If you have any questions, please be sure to email MeMe Goodwin at [email protected] or message us here!

The CAE is looking to hire a Student Assistant for Cohort Programs! This position is work-study and non-work-study eligi...
01/06/2025

The CAE is looking to hire a Student Assistant for Cohort Programs! This position is work-study and non-work-study eligible. If you have any questions, please feel free to message us here or email MeMe Goodwin at [email protected].

The deadline for the NTC Undergrad Bundle Scholarship application is coming up in four days on Dec. 8th! If you have any...
12/05/2024

The deadline for the NTC Undergrad Bundle Scholarship application is coming up in four days on Dec. 8th! If you have any questions about the application, be sure to email [email protected] as soon as possible!

Equity Thursday is this Thursday and we are having Student Success come in to talk about finals study prep! While gettin...
11/20/2024

Equity Thursday is this Thursday and we are having Student Success come in to talk about finals study prep! While getting ready for finals, we will be enjoying boxed lunches from Honey Baked Ham. If you’re free, need help prepping for finals, and would like to enjoy some delicious sandwiches, be sure to stop by Richardson 115 at 12:30! We hope to see you there!

It is official, we are moving the First- Generation College Celebration into the Navy ROTC Building (the building on Fre...
11/01/2024

It is official, we are moving the First- Generation College Celebration into the Navy ROTC Building (the building on Freret with the canon in front.) if you have any trouble finding it, please feel free to message us here!

Today’s the day, the First-Generation College Celebration! Due to weather, we may need to move the event to the Rosenber...
11/01/2024

Today’s the day, the First-Generation College Celebration! Due to weather, we may need to move the event to the Rosenberg mezzanine, so please be on the lookout for an update around 11 AM. Either way, we will still have chicken wings, fries, popsicles, charm bracelets, beach themed mocktails, and so much more! We hope to see you later today to celebrate our first-gen students!

We would like to kindly remind everyone that we are honoring the life of Ralph Adedeji this Saturday, November 2, from 1...
10/31/2024

We would like to kindly remind everyone that we are honoring the life of Ralph Adedeji this Saturday, November 2, from 11 AM to 1 PM in Dixon Hall.

We will also have cards and envelopes available at the service for those who wish to write a message to Ralph’s family.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to message us here or to email us at [email protected].

This Equity Thursday, we are continuing our Life Ready Series by covering credit and credit cards with Liberty Bank! We ...
10/30/2024

This Equity Thursday, we are continuing our Life Ready Series by covering credit and credit cards with Liberty Bank! We will also be serving some delicious Italian food from Carrabba’s. So, if you’re hungry and want to learn about credit, please be sure to stop by Richardson building, Suite 115 at 12:30 tomorrow!

It is with a heavy heart that we invite you to join us in remembering Ralph Adedeji, a beloved member of our community w...
10/23/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we invite you to join us in remembering Ralph Adedeji, a beloved member of our community who has recently passed away. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Dixon Hall. This gathering will allow students, faculty, and staff to share stories and support each other during this difficult time.
 
We recognize that this loss is felt deeply by many, and we encourage you to reach out if you need assistance in processing your grief. The Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) team is available; information about these services can be found here: https://campushealth.tulane.edu/departments/counseling-center.

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The Center for Academic Equity is a new member of the Tulane family. Newcomb Tulane College established the Center in the fall of 2016 to address inclusion and leadership needs identified in the President's Task Force on the Undergraduate Experience. We have as our mission supporting academic excellence and equity for POSSE, College Track, First-Generation, LGBTQ students and all students of color and ethnic minorities. Our mission is to systematically offer high quality leadership programming and simultaneously address the obstacles to matriculation that these students often face because of prejudice, stereotyping, economic ad past educational inequities. At the Center for Academic Equity students will be able to meet and find a home to discuss micro and macro aggressions, access information about internships and scholarship opportunities, apply for grant money to attend conferences, and engage in weekly academic development discussions at Equity Thursdays. The Center for Academic Equity works to ensure that these students have access to the same academic experience as every Tulane student and that they are encouraged and given opportunities to pursue the highest level of academic achievement.