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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We were able to accomplish this through educational sessions at open houses, parent and family weekend, the use of a new JCSU-specific parent and family communication web portal, Golden Bull academics (JCSU’s student orientation) and webinars,” she said. Koppenheffer added that being mindful of language needs is beneficial.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Finally, all institutions can eliminate gendered language, such as, “freshman” The visibility created by these efforts will be noticed by LGBTQ+ students and their allies – sending a strong signal of support and safety. Train Faculty and Staff. Double Down on Mental Health Services.

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Presidents’ Alliance Reaffirms Higher Education’s “Steadfast Commitment” to Immigrant, Refugee, and International Students

Higher Education Inquirer

Resources Read the Presidents’ Alliance 1-page guide, Five Ways Campuses Can Support Non-Citizen Students and Employees Post-Election Presidents’ Alliance Directory: Resources to Support DACA recipients, Undocumented Students, and Institutions of Higher Education Higher Ed Immigration Portal directory: Beyond DACA: A Directory of Resources for Undocumented (..)

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

Great College Advice

Pro tip: Be a part of webinars and virtual college fests to build some connections with professors and admission officers. Visa Application Right after admission, securing a student visa should become your top priority. Solution: To battle this dilemma, mix your choices with reach, safety and match schools. embassy or consulate.

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Cybersecurity Roundtable: Defending Against the New Threats in Higher Ed

University Business

It is critical to anticipate new and emerging threats by establishing proactive defensive strategies that align personnel, operations, processes, and technology.

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New retirement fund options offer socially conscious investment choices

CU Work-Life Balance

The index is built on social criteria such as workplace issues, environmental issues, product safety, human rights, and corporate responsibility. Monthly financial education webinars: Watch your email for monthly TIAA webinar announcements that cover a wide range of financial topics. Select index. link and follow the prompts.

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AI and Assessment in Student Affairs

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Most tools are not secure, meaning that the information that is put in can be accessed by other users. If student work is uploaded, it may be used for training data, or it may not be secure, and others can access sensitive information. Just because the output was produced by a computer does not mean it is to be trusted or is accurate.