How is the University supporting FLI students?
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrase “sga”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers the University’s support for FLI students and students’ reported experiences with finances, academics and campus life.
- The News-Letter reported that Michael Bloomberg donated $1.8 billion, after which President Ronald J. Daniels set a goal of making 20 percent of students Pell-eligible by 2023; the article says 21.4 percent of undergraduates were FLI at the time.
- The paper reported that the FLI Network expanded and launched a pre-orientation program, while students described it as a source of information, mentoring and community.
- The article adds that Hop-In supports about 40 new FLI students each year and that JUMP supports students from underrepresented groups pursuing health careers.
- The reporter writes that some students received more financial aid, but Felicia Petterway said her aid was rescinded and that this caused stress and could affect her graduation timing.
- According to the article, incoming Senior Director of Life Design—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alayna Hayes planned to build access to networks and opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
- The News-Letter also reported that the SGA started providing free laundry for on-campus residents in September, which student Zainab Jimoh cited when discussing support among peers.