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Student Substance Use: Keele University’s Journey from Zero Tolerance to Harm Reduction

HEPI

This is the second of a two-blog series on a drug harm reduction pilot organised by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK). Traditionally, the university took a zero-tolerance approach to drug use, which typically focussed on punitive/disciplinary measures for students using substances.

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2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients Announced

ACPA

Outstanding International Education Initiative This award recognizes programs and other educational initiatives that support international educatio n and the global dimensions of student development. This award recognizes and honors graduate students who have made significant contributions to the international student community.

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Overseas students “treated as cash cows” in UK

The PIE News

Stakeholders are accusing the government of treating migrants to the UK, including international students, as “cash cows” amid lofty health surcharge fee increases and the promise of visa fee rises. It comes after strikes have plagued the country for the last year, including by nurses, doctors and teachers.

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CHLOE 7: Centralization vs. Distribution of Online Student Services

Inside Higher Ed

In this post, I'd like to amplify the report's findings on centralization vs. distribution of online student services (Figure 5) and offer some thoughts. 1 - Figure 5 gives a good list of the critical services a university must provide for online programs. None of the services can be skipped.

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Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students?

EAB

Podcast Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students? EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. EAB · Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students?

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University of Texas at Austin Lays Off Former DEI Staff

Insight Into Diversity

In the letter, Creighton says that it is unacceptable for institutions to “merely rename their offices or employee titles,” and reminds leaders of enforcement provisions included in SB 17, including the potential to freeze university funding.

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“Transformative” program for refugees in US

The PIE News

A targeted sponsorship initiative for refugee students has launched in the US seeking to enable colleges and universities to “play a leading role” in their resettlement. “Education is a powerful tool for personal advancement that contributes to the strength of our country,” Valls Noyes added.