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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

there were protests on campus. Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. Canton, who is also an associate professor of history, hired two faculty members in year one. Last year, he hired another faculty person.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

They are managing and making decisions for their families, which often translates into effective leadership within student organizations, clubs, and community initiatives. People: Ensure that faculty and staff are trained and equipped to support student-parents, creating a supportive environment in classrooms and daily interactions.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” When students travel to and from campus for classes, they worry about commute times, rush hour, weather conditions, Alba adds. Many students take public transportation as well, which can be unreliable. The impact: The housing fund has directly contributed to student retention, persistence and stress reduction, Alba says.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

We know how critical the fall is for student engagement. It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. your already involved students)!

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Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation

University Business

Subsection 3 of the regulation also bars state schools and their direct-support organizations from using public dollars on campus activities that “promote or engage in political or social activism.” Specifically, what kind of research or academic pursuits may be shunned due to the language of this regulation?

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Hillel Campus Climate Initiative

Goucher DEI

Because a collaborative and proactive approach is necessary, Goucher Hillel and Goucher College joined the second cohort of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) in 2021 to review and address campus climate concerns for Jewish students. Examine issues with academics, curricula, and faculty.