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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The impact: The housing fund has directly contributed to student retention, persistence and stress reduction, Alba says. Students who move on campus because of the fund are more involved in campus activities, utilize more campus facilities like the library and more often take on leadership roles in student organizations.

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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. You have to believe the process in terms of doing well in your classes, getting involved in campus activities and getting competitive internships.”

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