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Creating Inclusive Environments: Strategies for Building Community and Belonging in College Student Housing

Roompact

Guest Post by Alex Baker, Student Affairs Professional In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, creating inclusive environments is not just a moral imperative but also a modern necessity. This article aims.

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Pivoting Out: When Your Next Job Takes You Out of College Student Housing

Roompact

Housing is a unique place to hold a career due to all of the elements this functional area is responsible for. There are a lot of great experiences that can translate to future opportunities in which you can continue to build on a career within Student Affairs or pivot to a new field entirely. Continue Reading →

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago. Back then, I worked directly with students each day. Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market.