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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This moment inspired Joshua Jackson and Dayshawn Louden, then student leaders at Compton College, to begin campaigning and advocating for student housing and increased basic needs on campus. Louden says that their roles as campus leaders positioned them to advocate for their fellow students and the longevity of the institution.

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Transforming Education in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

HEPI

Traditional models of knowledge acquisition are being challenged as AI redefines how we access and process information. I echo the sentiments of computer scientist Professor Argamon, who views AI as a technology that can make education more human-centred rather than replacing teachers.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Martin argues for change in food pantries writ large, moving beyond a focus on food distribution with new models that center empathy, equity, and systems reform. But interacting with faculty who ask after your well-being and/or join you to advocate at the state capital does. In Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries , Dr. Katie S.

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Advanced, all the previous steps plus… Advocate for (or lead!) Human diversity in education. Jossey-Bass.

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The Power of Role Modeling Self-compassion Practices in Your Class

Faculty Focus

Leading the way by role modeling self-compassion, in addition to teaching and supporting self-compassion practices to our students, can propel the transition to emotional wellness and resiliency in any academic or professional environment. Common humanity means that everyone stumbles. Teach it by role modeling it.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

To truly support student success, we must move beyond the metrics and prioritize the human connections that make higher education meaningful. Implement a Customer Service Model: This can significantly enhance student retention by prioritizing personalized, responsive support throughout their academic journey. and Patrick T.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The human development she studied in her doctoral program opened her eyes to what was needed on the college level to ensure student success. She focused on single parents who deal with many variables, developing a model program that helped these students succeed and graduate.