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Punishment of students at Indian university raises concerns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“In a democracy, restricting students from appearing in exams is an unlawful [and] a condemnable act,” tweeted the students’ union, which is among the country’s largest student organizations, with 521,000 followers on Twitter. Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Students share mental health strategies and reduce stigma

Confessions of a Community College Dean

About 1,000 students participated in total, and the 129 responses to the survey were used to create a virtual word art mural, which was sent out to everyone on the event mailing list, says Odell. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Biomedicine Student's Ambition Intersects with Passion, Purpose

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gonzales wants to make sure that other students have the same opportunities that he has, so he’s working to re-establish a Hispanic graduate student organization at Duke. He has also been a peer mentor in the Sloan Scholar program, helping students in different departments and cohorts connect with each other.

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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A direct line: During their time at Sinclair, students meet with an academic adviser at UD each semester “to ensure they are on track for a successful academic transition,” Thompson says. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Student advisers teach postgrad development skills

Confessions of a Community College Dean

How it works: Barnard’s PCAs are sophomores, juniors and seniors who offer a variety of career services for other students—from one-on-one advising on résumés and cover letters to leading workshops hosted by student organizations and assisting in resource creation for the larger advising and programs team.

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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Josh Shulruff, staff adviser for the university’s Hillel student organization, said he was one. Student participation was also a critically important component of this year’s events in addition to the content experts who contributed, and students from our Hillel student organization participated in the program.”

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Therapy mini horses boost student morale

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At Northwestern University, students can often be competitive or high achievers, creating a tense campus culture or one that does not stop to take breaks, says Tracey Gibson-Jackson, director of student organizations and activities. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: