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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This moment inspired Joshua Jackson and Dayshawn Louden, then student leaders at Compton College, to begin campaigning and advocating for student housing and increased basic needs on campus. I said, well be the first ones to build housing, and sometimes you have to dream. Compton is the model for that.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So that’s when he and other leadership at IVC began exploring the idea of student housing. Through a pilot program that offered 12 housing insecure students homes in RVs, Johnson said IVC learned a lot of lessons about the difficulties and triumphs of residential management, how to support students, and how to build community.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

His $125 million philanthropic campaign helped Alma undergo a series of campus renovations involving student housing, athletic facilities and an opera house. She was elected to the Academy in 2018 in philosophy/religion and for her work in educational and academic leadership.

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Lesley Faculty Vote No Confidence in President—Again

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Lesley is fortunate to have the resources it needs, including a significant endowment and valuable real estate acquired in connection with the purchase of an additional campus in 2018, to invest in making any changes that are required. While we appreciate how stressful change can be, Lesley has the right leadership.”

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The Union Square Neighborhood

Student Housing Works

The park touts two playgrounds: One abuts the historic colonnaded pavilion (the pavilion will debut as a bocce-themed café in 2018); a second is set on Union Square’s western side, where there’s also a dog run. The post The Union Square Neighborhood appeared first on Student Housing Works.

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$100 million: The largest single donation in HBCU history goes to Spelman College

University Business

The remaining $25 million will be used flexibly toward student housing infrastructure, academic curriculum and other “critical needs,” the press release added. In 2018, the couple donated $30 million. . “We are invigorated and inspired by this incredible act of generosity.”

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market.