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Rising to the Challenge on Student Basic Needs Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ten years ago, most college students short of money for food would have difficulty finding a food pantry on campus. Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. Students require and deserve far more than band-aids.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Development, and other offices to discuss inclusive actions and support structures. No Pell Grants. No student loans. No Federal work study.

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Unapologetic Leadership for Black Learner Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It means the institution changes how we develop faculty and advise students – where all 6,662 Compton college students benefit. We don't just have a handful of counseling faculty and advisors for the Black students at Compton. Being Black-serving means we don't boast of programs that serve a finite number of Black students.

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What drives student interest in study abroad in 2024?

University Business

The most popular option for students remains a semester abroad followed by internships and short-term (two- to six-week) faculty-led programs. Aside from program fees and tuition, students also have to account for plane tickets, accommodations, food and expenses for any additional travel during the trip.

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Community College Teams Up with For-Profit for Medical Assistant Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Using traditional sources of financial aid and TFJSA funds, Alamo sent a special cohort of 10 students to CHCP’s program at no cost for tuition, laptop, books, and course materials. CHCP has a nine-month medical assistant certificate program, with the option for students to choose the timing, modality, and location of their education.

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