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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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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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JONATHAN MILLER

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jonathan Miller Jonathan Miller has been named dean of student engagement at the Community College of Rhode Island. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in student personnel from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

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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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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.

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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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