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New College Programs Support and Mentor First-Generation Students

Insight Into Diversity

First-generation students, a predominantly non-White, intersectional population, face distinctive challenges as they navigate the complex path to an undergraduate degree. A recent discussion, focused on belonging as a first-generation student, was centered on student feedback on the pilot program.

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago. Back then, I worked directly with students each day. Trending: Live Updates: liveupdates0 Most Popular: 6 In-Article Advertisement High: 9 In-Article related stories: 12 In-Article Advertisement Low: 15 Include DNU?:

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Students push for election holiday, even during midterms

Inside Higher Ed

For about two weeks, rain or shine, the senior and political science major stood outside between his classes, holding a sign that read, “Tell Temple to Cancel Classes on Election Day,” above a QR code that students could scan with a cellphone to sign his petition. Nationwide Movement.

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

It was a blow to the students, faculty and staff of this private college in Worcester, Mass., Fifth, engage faculty, both in the decision-making and the integration process to ensure buy-in and strengthen shared governance. within the existing faculty governance structure. within the existing faculty governance structure.

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Universities are ousting their mental health directors

Inside Higher Ed

Wright State dean of students Chris Taylor announced Rando’s termination in a one-paragraph email to the Division of Student Affairs staff on Feb. The email named two faculty members as interim leaders of CWS, explaining they would hold those positions until the end of the semester. Yes In-Article Careers: 3

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Board of Trustees drives dramatic change at Idaho college

Inside Higher Ed

The board also received three votes of no confidence from various groups on campus, including the NIC Faculty Assembly, which also emphasized its support for Swayne. Banducci and McKenzie tried to steer the conversation into executive session instead, leading Corkill to remark, “So there’s no answer?” The Lawsuits.

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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

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Some faculty members have also gone out of their way to create air-conditioned areas where students can hang out, he said. For example, the chair of the performing arts department put extension cords, power strips and cold drinking water in the lobby of the performing arts building so students could use it as a lounge.