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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs start with physiological essentials such as food, water, shelter, clothing, and sleep. Unfortunately, many campuses fall short in evaluating whether their food options appropriately cater to diverse ethnic and cultural dietary needs. The decision to attend college is a transformative journey for a student's life.

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Student Life Experiences

Hope College Network

Hope has an overflow of opportunities for students to get involved on campus. The Student Life office at Hope College continually provides opportunities for students to grow and have fun. The space has been designed specifically for you , the student, which is something further unique about Hope. Dance Marathon.

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Success Coaching and Online Platform Shown to Improve Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Success coaches aren’t only concerned with academic success; they attempt to help the student as a full person and seek to connect the student with any of the school’s resources that may be helpful, from tutoring to a food pantry. Evans, associate director-student life at NCCCS According to Dr. J.J.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EHS Senior Vice President of Student Life Christy Caiti Chatfield has set up programming and amenities that build community. Similar to college dorms, the facilities have resident advisors, although some schools that place a large number of students with EHS may send resident advisors specifically selected by the college.

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A Buzzing Student Life

Hope College Network

Here at Hope there are so many options for engaging in the bustling student life. Student Activities Committee SAC is a student lead committee at Hope College. They generate copious amounts of activities for all students to engage in. Jumping around and cheering together as you chow down on some concession food.

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Student Life (First Month)

Hope College Network

Sunset in Holland Introduction: One Month in Holland, Michigan So, here I am, an international student from Central Asia, Uzbekistan, and I’ve been living in the beautiful town of Holland, Michigan, for about a month now. Adjusting to life at Hope College has been a bit of a roller coaster, but that’s all part of the fun.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.