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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

4. Jay Z (“So Ambitious”, 2009) “I'm different, I can't base what I'm gonna be off of what everybody isn't.” First generation college students are tasked with the tumultuous role of paving their own road. Sacrificing free time, parties, and social interactions at time to accomplishment goals.

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Harnessing SAAL’s Essence

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

As a Student Affairs Assessment professional, I use my farming background daily; with precision and conscientiousness, I work tirelessly to build future leaders who can continue the labor to sustain our mission as an organization. My grandfather said, “agua es la vida,” which translates to “water is life.”

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

For example, 27% of community college students reported that they have had difficulty paying their rent or mortgage in the past year, and 21% have skipped or reduced meals. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

Supporting Student Success

2009; Kirmayer et al., Additionally, we as educators and student affairs practitioners must deeply engage the voices of learners with marginalized identities, and ensure those voices are guiding our actions to begin to reduce the disparities highlighted in my research above. 2020; Kirmayer et al., Conclusions. Vancouver, BC.

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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

Indeed, during the 2008-2009 recession, giving fell along with the economy, and it took three years for philanthropy to start growing again. Understandably, fundraisers don’t want to seem tone-deaf to the possible financial hardships or fears of their constituents. But there are also significant risks to halting solicitations altogether.

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Student engagement inside and outside the classroom

Teaching Matters Academic Support

One common definition sees student engagement as comprised of two key parts: The time and effort students devote to educationally purposeful activities What institutions do to encourage students to participate in these activities (Kuh, 2009). 2014) Clarifying the concept of student engagement. References Bryson, C.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Accolades for the Moving the Needle campaign are not hard to find among women whove ascended to the highest echelon of the academy since the ACE-led initiative began in 2009. Montague of Volunteer State Community College raised serious questions about the unique pressures faced by women leaders, particularly women of color.