LibGuides: Minority Student Resources: General Resources

Advocacy & Support

Contact Helpline
Health and Human Services information and referral that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
211: Where to Go for Help
Free, confidential and non-emergency health and human services information and referral service for Lancaster County residents (powered by United Way)

Scholarships

Code Switch: Race and Identity Remixed (Podcasts with transcripts)

We're a team of journalists fascinated by the overlapping themes of race, ethnicity and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting.

From the Library...

The Essential Guide to Becoming a Master Student by Dave Ellis
Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Beginning with an introduction to higher education, you will learn about Master Student Qualities -- the attitudes and behaviors that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
How to Be a Successful Student: 20 study habits based on the science of learning by Richard E. Mayer
Publication Date: 2018-11-14
How to Be a Successful Studentis a clear, concise, evidence-based guide to the habits that are scientifically proven to help people learn.
It's Not Rocket Science : 7 game-changing traits for uncommon success by Mary Spio
Publication Date: 2016-02-16
Mary Spio went from being a barefoot girl growing up in Ghana to a deep-space engineer earning major patents with Boeing and is now an Internet entrepreneur who speaks to audiences around the world about leadership and innovation.
Student Success in College : doing what works! by Christine Harrington
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
provides an accessible and relevant way for students to move beyond opinions and advice about how to succeed in college by offering an integrated approach of research-backed student success practices paired with student success research studies.
101 Ways to Make Studying Easier and Faster for College Students : what every student needs to know explained simply by Atlantic Publishing Group; Susan M. Roubidoux
Publication Date: 2015-09-21
In this totally revised second edition, learn how to create an effective study environment, get organised, and more.

Government

Employment & Workplace

Pennsylvania Minority Business Authority
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

PMBDA program provides low-interest loan to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities.
Uncovering Your Authentic Self
Dr. Vanessa Weaver is CEO of Alignment Strategies, LLC, a 28+ year management consulting firm, and a DBP SOlutions@ partner with a focus on all facets of diversity management.