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In the News: Buffy Smith on Access to Extracurricular Activities for BIPOC Students
In the NewsThe Sahan Journal recently published an article by Buffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College (DFC), about why DFC is working to remove barriers to ensure all scholars have access to extracurricular activities, which can benefit their mental health and future employment. From the story: Extracurricular activities – such as…
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In the News: Buffy Smith on Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Communities
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College (DFC), recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how DFC helps make a college degree more attainable for underrepresented students and their families. From the story: Dr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, has been trying to get the word out about the… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Investing in Transfer Student Success
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College was recently featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed about investing in long-term success for students who transfer between community colleges and four-year universities. From the story: In fall 2022, upward transfers from community colleges to universities fell 7.5% year over year and 14.5% relative to… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on the Benefits of Dougherty Family College
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean at Dougherty Family College, recently was quoted in Inside Higher Ed about what benefits the two-year college provides and the seamless transition for the students who want to go on to get a four-year degree. From the story: Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, said 90 percent of students at her institution… -
Helping New Students Thrive in Higher Education: Dougherty Family College Featured in Star Tribune
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas, was adamant in her meetings with Star Tribune higher education reporter Liz Navratil about the goal of the college’s Summer Enrichment Program: “They already know how to survive. We are helping to make sure they know how to thrive.” And… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Works to Close Educational Attainment Gap
University NewsInside Higher Education spoke with Dougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith about how the two-year college is the University of St. Thomas’ solution to closing the achievement gap. She also discussed how its scholars are placed in paid internships, supported by a professional development curriculum within the first-year experience course. “If the educational attainment gap… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off
DFC NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Diverse: Issues in Higher Education about DFC’s unique educational model, the importance of removing barriers and providing culturally-sustaining curriculum for scholars from underrepresented communities. From the story: DFC’s approach is in line with recent research showing that student success requires a… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on 300 DFC Scholars Graduating Debt-Free
DFC NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO about this year’s graduating class during a block party hosted by DFC. From the story: DFC offers a two-year associate degree program, enrolling predominantly minority and first-generation college students. By the time the students graduate, the goal… -
In the News: Dr. Buffy Smith on the Importance of Affordable College Options for Students and Families
In the NewsDr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder about DFC’s affordable two-year associate degree program and block party event aimed at raising awareness. From the story: “We are a premier, two-year program for under-resourced scholars but we say we are the best-kept secret… -
In the News: Dean Buffy Smith on the Dougherty Family College Block Party
In the NewsDean Buffy Smith of Dougherty Family College (DFC) appeared on “The Sheletta Show” to discuss DFC and its curriculum, as well as its statistics on BIPOC and first-generation college students and how they thrive in college. She also promoted the opportunities DFC has to offer, including its upcoming block party on Thursday, May 11, from…