Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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The Scholarly Teacher

MAY 17, 2023

In situations with unsuccessful placement, students with ASDs may present as agitated and frustrated, indicating difficulty with self-regulation. In one instance, I met with the student, the parent, the Dean of Student Affairs, counseling faculty, and DRS to discuss expectations and available support for the class. link] Dewey, R.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

High school vs. college During the school-age years, a student with a learning disability is identified formally so that she can receive appropriate instruction and services. In this environment, school faculty and staff understand the complexities of managing life with a learning disability.

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Dr. Al Solano

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Faculty should assume that the students who do have formal accommodations have jumped through so many hoops to get them, and these accommodations are not giving them a leg up. That's something that I think a lot of faculty don't quite understand because they've never been through this process. It's giving them a fair shot.

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Dr. Al Solano

JANUARY 18, 2024

In this episode, I interview Dr. Christine Harrington, Faculty, Community College Leadership Doctoral Program, Morgan State University. The focus of the episode is her book, Creating Culturally Affirming and Meaningful Assignments: A Practical Resource for Higher Education Faculty. Scroll down to access the transcript.)

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

MAY 30, 2023

Nevertheless, I do believe that the mainstreaming of these inclusive practices democratised the challenges that were previously weighted against those with hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses. Invisible disabilities: Ableism in education. Disabilities , 2 , 178-203. Available from: [link]. Lindsay, S. &

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Ridgewater College

JANUARY 19, 2022

In her position, Schwandt will lead a new unit that will incorporate Disability Services, TRiO student support services for underserved populations, and community resources to help meet student basic needs. She’ll also advise international students and manage services for military and veteran students. March 24, 11 a.m.-12

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