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Moody Grant empowers first-generation students, strengthening the future of educators
Imagine a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive because their teachers are not only well-trained but also deeply invested in their success. UHCL's College of Education (COE) hopes to bring this vision to life with a $583,590 Moody Grant, supporting 60 first-generation students in special education-focused degree programs. This funding represents a future where dedicated educators from underserved backgrounds can rise to meet the unique needs of young learners. Dr. Amber Brown, program director, said UHCL is not just increasing enrollment by offering these students targeted support and resources.
UHCL professors use CustomGPT.ai grant to enhance learning in courses
Psychology faculty Dr. Nicholas Kelling, Dr. Christopher Ward, Dr. Angela Kelling, and Dr. Georgina Moreno at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) are using a CustomGPT.ai grant to develop open educational resources (OER) for their Brain and Behavior, and various research design and statistics courses. They are also developing chat-enabled interactive tools to enhance how students learn and apply statistics. These resources are designed to transform the learning experience by making it more accessible, personalized, and effective.
UHCL welcomes largest ever freshman class
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, UHCL welcomed over 8,100 students to campus this fall, including its largest freshman class and largest number of doctoral students. This growth underscores UHCL’s rising reputation as a nationally ranked, regionally focused university, making it an institution of choice for an increasing number of first-year students. Freshmen enrollment on the first day of classes increased by 9%, and the number of new doctoral students increased by 59%, with overall first-day doctoral enrollment rising by 9% over last fall. The first day of class enrollment data is considered preliminary, with the final headcount to be confirmed later in the fall.
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