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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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Here are 2 new campus safety measures colleges are buying into

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But institutions are also looking to optimize campus safety amid a wave of stark reminders about how necessary it is. Last week, Howard University suspended its campus police lieutenant and fired a security officer after a mob of 20 to 50 teenagers kicked, punched and stabbed a group of university students near a residence hall.

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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With enrollment hovering at 13,885 as of fall 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. Dr. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C. Dr. Leonard L. This is a $1.5

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Meet Some of this Year's MacArthur Fellows

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Lunsford Professor and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and one of the 20 individuals chosen to be part of the MacArthur Fellow Class of 2023. And so, to be honest, the thing that it's given me is this financial security which I've never experienced." So I have never had a cushion, if you will.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Washington state sees over 25,000 homeless individuals daily, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’s 2023 study. “How can we meet our mission as community colleges if we do not do all we can to address what’s impacting our students?” But it’s not just a problem facing the West Coast.

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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. Rebecca Givan, associate professor of labor studies and employment relations at Rutgers University and president of the union.

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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

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A 2023 report from Capterra found that 41% of U.S. Concerns include financial risks to non-revenue sports and the potential impact on athletic programs, while others argue for athletes’ rights to bargain for health, safety and compensation as part of the evolving collegiate sports landscape.