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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The authors of a study produced a diagram of student needs that must be met to achieve whole student success, which includes nine vital ingredients: safe and affordable housing, food security, time, childcare, transportation, health supports, quick and streamlined access to programs, respect and empathy, and safety.

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Depression on College Campuses conference: Insights and actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As a clinical psychologist, research scientist and educator specializing in self-criticism and self-compassion, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, I recently attended the Depression on College Campuses conference for the first time.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

Well, let’s face it: you’ve got to secure NYC student housing. Because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with what seems like an endless list of tasks, decisions and choices swirling around your head when it comes to securing your Manhattan student housing. Examine local neighborhoods and research differences. It’s truly special.

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Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it

EAB

Teachers remain unsure and underutilized in combatting absenteeism Research shows that teachers have an outsized impact on their students’ attendance compared to other adults in the building. counseling, health services, operations/transportation, etc.). Look forward to virtual presentations of this research across the summer of 2023.

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California universities launch abortion services

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Having medication abortion available on campus removes barriers like transportation—which is especially vital on rural campuses that aren’t near a drugstore. In the report, some campuses reference purchasing new security cameras. “I think it’s absolutely amazing to have it on campus.

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

Does the internship program provider prioritize health and safety? You need to ensure that the internship program provider you choose has comprehensive health and safety protocols, and communicates them clearly. Your safety abroad should be their #1 priority. Internship housing can be tough to come by.