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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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Community colleges are banding resources together to secure their at-risk students’ education

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billion allocated by Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, about half went toward students directly and 80% of Pell Grant recipients received aid, averaging $2,000 apiece. ” HEERF, a grant package under the American Rescue Plan, allowed institutions to wipe out entire student due balances while reducing class materials costs. .

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UCLA helps California community colleges address depression

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Image: The University of California, Los Angeles, has launched a new center dedicated to studying and treating depression among students at California community colleges. ” She’s grateful the college will be a part of an expanding the body of research on the mental health needs of community college students.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. While visiting the kitchen, then Dean of Student Services Dr. Lennor Johnson met a married couple who were both enrolled at IVC, earning above 3.0

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TAIWO ADEFIYIJU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Taiwo Adefiyiju Taiwo Adefiyiju has been named dean of students at the Community College of Rhode Island.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unlike Honors Colleges at some other institutions that have created specialized programs to attract Black students, Sacramento State’s model is radically different. The entire college is being designed specifically with the Black student in mind. Wood is hoping to recruit some of those students to his campus.

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ALISIA KIRKWOOD

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alisia Kirkwood Alisia Kirkwood has been appointed associate vice president at Long Beach Community College District in California. She served as dean of student affairs.