Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Success for all students in higher education cannot simply be achieved with a “one-size-fits-all approach,” according to a new equity toolkit from Achieving the Dream (ATD). They can also help notify students of services provided by their school, such as food pantries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Undergraduate students who stopped out—left postsecondary education for at least 18 months—have been returning at increasing rates. Students have become a more informed consumer, looking for higher education opportunities that meet their current needs and schedule,” said Mitra.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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University Business

MARCH 13, 2025

” “Even though student needs, costs, and concerns have risen, many policies and programs created during the pandemic to address food and housing insecurity and emergency expenses have expired and reverted to their insufficient norms,” the report read. Students’ struggles often intersect.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of higher education, the wellbeing and success of students are paramount. Universities and colleges are increasingly recognizing the importance of holistic support for students beyond academics.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 23, 2023

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. “All of those intersectionalities opened my eyes to a lot of inequity in higher education,” Mora said.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2023

Image: The University of South Dakota’s TRIO Student Support Services is like all other federally funded TRIO SSS programs in that it serves low-income, first-generation or disabled students. Ahead of that legislation, Mitchem says, TRIO educators were asked to put together recommendations, including TRIO eligibility criteria.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

MAY 25, 2023

In the context of higher education, understanding and assessing students' needs based on Maslow's hierarchy can be a useful tool for creating supportive and inclusive environments. This can include access to affordable healthcare, counseling services, and recreational facilities that promote healthy living.

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University Business

MARCH 31, 2025

Psychological challenges are no longer a marginal concern; they are a defining issue in higher education. The solution isnt just providing more student support services but creating environments that actively foster student connection, wellness, and mental health.

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NACADA

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The NACADA conference service project is an important part of the annual conference with the goal of leaving positive impact on the host city. Previous projects have included fundraising efforts, food drives, clothing drives and book donations. The Portland 2022 conference planning committee has selected Self Enhancement, Inc.

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College Forward

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

. “Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty requires meeting the most basic needs of each learner—from mental and emotional health to food and housing insecurity,” said Gilberto Becerra , associate vice chancellor for advocacy, retention, and completion at Alamo Colleges District.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. At the time, I was unaware of any support offered by my college that could have made a difference.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

In light of these challenges, here are a few solutions and strategies to better support parenting students in their educational journey. Uncovering your student-parent population As a first step in promoting equity and increasing support for parenting students, institutions should collect data on student-parent status.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

In light of these challenges, here are a few solutions and strategies to better support parenting students in their educational journey. Uncovering your student-parent population As a first step in promoting equity and increasing support for parenting students, institutions should collect data on student-parent status.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 20, 2023

Before 2011, Brown was a senior research associate at the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University. There, she led studies and evaluations focused on education and post-high school programs within the United States and across Europe. Courtney, welcome back to the show.

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AIFS Abroad

JULY 30, 2024

This experience taught me valuable lessons about accountability and self-discipline, empowering me to take ownership of my education and approach learning with purpose and responsibility.” ” And the end result of an immersive, high-impact educational experience abroad? Self-discovery and personal growth!

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Higher education institutions need help improving enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. One need look no further than the Great Recession to see higher education enrollment increasing significantly. Suppose students want to continue their education after graduation. These officers also work with undocumented students.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Second, confidence in the value of higher education continues its decade-long slide. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources. Academic support: Preparing for the increase in demand for math tutoring and academic support later in the decade.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Second, confidence in the value of higher education continues its decade-long slide. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources. Academic support: Preparing for the increase in demand for math tutoring and academic support later in the decade.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

And so when you go to our website, you're gonna see themes such as what students tell us that matter to them, having a plan matters, student support services matter, high expectations matter, relationships matter. Does this college support you financially to complete your education and to be successful?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

March 4, 2025 · Episode 249 The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education 38 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Workforce education and employer-funded programs unlock hidden enrollment opportunities. Workforce Education and the Hidden Enrollment Market The traditional higher education model is facing increasing pressure.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Unfortunately, many higher education practices complicate first-gen students’ ability to stay through graduation or even apply. She started her education career in K-12 and moved to community college leadership. These supports must be implemented at the K-12 level so higher ed can monitor the progress of prospective students.

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The Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2024

Todd Zakrajsek , Director, Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching Key Statement: There is an almost infinite number of things a teacher can do to help those who have been too often left behind by the current educational system. What happens to those who engage the educational system in other ways? Some finish, others do not.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 4, 2023

These are issues that need to be addressed if we are to improve the quality of the education our campuses offer. The $64,000 question is how institutions can do all these things as well as their existing functions (like research and graduate and professional education) without pricing themselves out of business.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Departments of Education and Justice have published their guidance on the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ruling, offering clarity to colleges and applicants about the post-affirmative action landscape. Secretary of Education The releases make clear that this is not true—at least in the executive branch’s interpretation.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

More than 80% of Latino students reported experiencing food insecurity while in college, with half saying the problem occurs weekly or even daily, according to a new survey from BSP Research and UnidosUS, a Latino nonprofit advocacy organization. Half reported having difficulty accessing affordable and healthy foods regularly.

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AIFS Abroad

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Dublin Dublin is an incredible city for social services opportunities thanks to its robust Health Service Executive (HSE), which offers social services including housing and residential care, navigating welfare rights and legal issues, and family support services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

In a timely publication released Thursday, education experts outline concrete strategies to support Black student success in college amid growing national pressures on diversity initiatives and following the 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting race-conscious admissions.

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