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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its about the absence of opportunity, the absence of safety, the absence of stability, says Louden. We wanted the amenities to be easy to get to, a combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces, and a sense of security. Within weeks, Compton College began implementing additional programs designed to serve students needs.

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GAO Report Spotlights HSI Infrastructure Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

GAO analyzed the most recent HSI data on college student and institutional characteristics (2021–2022), finances (2020–2021), HSI grant programs (2017–2022), and COVID-19 pandemic relief funds (2021). GAO surveyed a representative sample of HSIs in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and received generalizable responses from 169 colleges.

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Wave of Higher Ed Union Strikes Swells Nationwide

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unions in higher ed may go on strike after months of bargaining and impasse in negotiations on issues and demands from higher ed employees such as wage increases, better working conditions, and reliable job security. In a 25-day strike from Nov. And in negotiations at NYU, we were also able to win compensation for out-of-class work."

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in January 2022, roughly 582,000 people experienced homelessness. Washington state sees over 25,000 homeless individuals daily, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’s 2023 study. But it’s not just a problem facing the West Coast. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) found on any given night in the U.S.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During July 2022 alone, ten anti-gay laws went into effect , all of them relating to education. For instance, the University of Louisville has been recognized as one of the best institutions for LGBTQ+ students by being named a 2022 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Campus by Campus Pride. Train Faculty and Staff.

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Comfort dogs provide full-time stress relief on campus

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But some colleges and universities are adding comfort or therapy dogs to their workforce, providing a regular campus resource to aid in stress relief for community members and improve relationships with campus security and police. Comfort and safety: Not every student holds a positive view of its campus police force. Tell us about it.

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Ungrading: Social Work Education Honoring the Whole Student

The Scholarly Teacher

Individuals who are having difficulty with their basic needs such as food, shelter, or sense of security or have difficult life circumstances may not be able to abide by those expectations, which can result in a failing grade. In addition, Zhang (2022) asserts that pressure college students experience (e.g., 2022, September 21).