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New College Programs Support and Mentor First-Generation Students

Insight Into Diversity

In response to increased enrollment of first-generation students , colleges are actively creating programs and forging partnerships designed to build community while providing support through mentorship, resources, and special events. We are thrilled to be starting this initiative in support of our first-gen students,” says Reesor. “I

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) Community College. These student-athletes were also interviewed about the support services that they needed. Engage in relationship building.

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What Today’s College Students Need

Inside Higher Ed

Some of it reflects the news sources that I read or the Texas or academic environment in which I live. Graff, an expert on literacy who also writes widely on colleges and universities. I think it’s fair to say that our offices of the dean of students, student life, and student affairs need to do better.

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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Helix Education

Everyone loves a David and Goliath story, and at this moment in the history of higher education, small colleges could use one. I think it is easy for lawmakers, the media, and even large sectors of higher education to dismiss small colleges. What is the real impact if a few small colleges close? The news has not been good.

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AAUP on Florida: authoritarian control wilting higher education

University Business

” More from UB: UPenn leadership destabilized after president, board chair resign New College of Florida: A preview of the DeSantis mission The report outlines how the DeSantis-appointed New College of Florida Board of Trustees ousted the president and helped oversee the appointment of his political allies into executive administrative roles.

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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A powerful heat wave that began a week ago is forcing colleges and universities across the West Coast to take extra safety precautions, such as providing additional air-conditioned places to study on campus and advising students on how to recognize heat exhaustion. ” the community college tweeted.