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Campus parking problems common yet not universal (infographic)

Inside Higher Ed

” “The larger the campus, the more challenges we have in terms of convenience of parking,” says Joel Frater, dean of students at Rochester General College of Health Careers and a member of the council of the Society for College and University Planning. I avoid going to campus to study because of this.”

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

Garret Naiman, associate vice chancellor and dean of students at UC Santa Cruz, believes the director’s position is key to harnessing all the services available to students in need. Of those, 61 have “director” or “assistant director” titles, and 16 are at the dean or assistant dean level.

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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. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail serves as president, Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Temple gets $11 million gift for students with disabilities

Inside Higher Ed

” Rachel Stark, senior associate dean of students, said the donation will allow Temple to financially support more students with disabilities. “It’s something that will spur Temple to continue to build strength in this area.” Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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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. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Students push for election holiday, even during midterms

Inside Higher Ed

“A lot of our students have families, they work and they go to school, so they are busy,” Brandon Shamoun, Wayne State’s coordinator of student engagement in the Dean of Students’ Office, said in a 2020 announcement. “This holiday gives them time to ensure they can go and vote.

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On-campus needle-disposal boxes reduce risk for students

Inside Higher Ed

Administrators say it has proven to be an effective resource for students, and that the boxes usually get filled. “I have never had a student ask for another location,” said Melissa Sharkey, assistant dean of students. “We know they’re in the right places because they’re used.