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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monica Parrish Trent, Chief Program and Network Officer at Achieving the Dream, an organization focused on creating student success and equity at community colleges, says that students with disabilities often face administrative hurdles in accessing accommodations, as well as social and sensory barriers in classrooms.

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The Importance of Immigrant-Origin Students to Two Campuses, Higher Education, and the USA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Right now, that includes anxiety among some students, graduates, and staff wondering about their futures in this country given the potential end of programs such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and some of the immigration policy pledges of the incoming administration.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

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CMH counselors can educate teachers and administrators about warning signs and mental health symptoms that are exacerbated due to biased treatment and discrimination and promote compassion through culturally relevant strategies. Families can also benefit from knowing about this pedagogy, making them a stronger and more informed advocate.

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UNCF, Steve Fund, and TMCF Partner for National Initiative to Support Mental Health at Black Colleges and Universities

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Lomax The initiative, “Unapologetically Free: Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses,” involves creating programming such as virtual workshops and a virtual student conference in April. Dr. Michael L.

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ASALH to Host 108th Annual Meeting Around Theme of "Black Resistance"

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Marvin Dulaney The convening – it will take place with both in-person and virtual offerings – will revolve around the theme of “Black Resistance,” and feature programming supporting the topic, such as tours, workshops, a film festival, and an author’s book signing series. Kim McKissick; and Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter. “We

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. The current administration is led by a Latinx president and provost and includes more female leaders than ever before.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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While there are FAFSA webinars available, I believe community and family focused FAFSA and financial aid workshops in tribal communities might be an effective way to promote college going overall among indigenous students.” There are 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota.