Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

A new emergency preparedness guidebook released by the Jed Foundation provides best practices to off-campus student housing managers on how to handle the sudden and tragic loss of a resident in a community.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Dustin chats with Jeremy about the various factors at play currently when it comes to off-campus student housing and how institutions can better support these students. He also discusses his unusual journey to his current position as Dean of Students at Naropa, a very unique institution in Colorado.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s something more fundamental: for an increasing number of students the question troubling them is “Where am I going to live?” Student housing – a residence room, a shared house, a small flat – was once a given. In the UK, average student housing prices now outstrip the maximum government-offered student loans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Officials said about $75 million of the $100 million will go to endowed scholarships for future students, leaving $25 million to help the college develop its academic focus on public policy and democracy, improve student housing, and provide flexible funding to meet critical strategic needs. “We

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Roompact

MARCH 14, 2023

In our field, there are a lot of buzz words that we use. While some are helpful, some dictate how we move about in the work. I want to explore some of those sayings and how they land for me. As you read through, think of a time when you have used or heard these. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

MARCH 28, 2023

If you add up my first experience of on-campus housing as a first-generation freshman, elected as hall president in my mostly male residence hall, I am wrapping up my 21st year. As I sat down to author my final blog submission for this yearlong reflection through writing, my relationship with the profession kept coming up.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A California appeals court has ruled against a plan put forward by the University of California, Berkeley, to develop student housing in People’s Park, the Los Angeles Times reported. Two nonprofit groups sued to block the plan. Berkeley said it would appeal to the California Supreme Court.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Growing numbers of students are experiencing hidden homelessness or accepting poor accommodation Student housing is reaching a “crisis point” not seen since the 1970s, when students slept in sports halls and their cars, and is set to worsen in the new year, a charity has warned.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

“With the aging of our current housing facilities and an ever-growing student-housing waitlist, the creation of additional — and affordable —on-campus housing is a high priority for The Beach.”

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Roompact

JANUARY 24, 2023

With spring semester comes conference season and that means it is about that time when folx start planning to attend the many events hosted by campuses and organizations. You may already be asking yourself and your colleagues, what conferences will you be attending? In full self-disclosure, anticipation and excitement builds as I wait for the.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What does your morning routine entail? Mine involves getting multiple humans ready for the day. Does everyone smell good? Then it is out the door. Generally you may be able to say that mornings in my home are busy. One of the things that I look forward to as a. Continue Reading →

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Roompact

APRIL 22, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Like so many other HBCUs, Pierre says Southern has its share of challenges like student housing. “We have so many ties to the university, we have an impact on the community, and we should never lose sight of that,” says Pierre in an interview with Diverse.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Benchmarking is a crucial practice for college and university housing professionals to assess the effectiveness of their department and continuously improve the quality of services provided to students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Some state legislators noted TSU’s student housing shortages and financial struggles as reasons for vacating its board, the Associated Press reported. Lawmakers and community leaders opposed to the measure said state leaders unfairly targeted TSU, the only publicly funded historically Black university in Tennessee.

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Roompact

MARCH 20, 2024

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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Roompact

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I think about my time as an earlier career housing professional, I recall very clearly being told by higher-ups not to tease or engage. As a higher education professional, you may work with a variety of vendors, from those who provide essential supplies and services to those who offer more specialized products and services.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 4, 2023

Image: Ithaca College in New York has long been considered a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ students, and its residence halls are no exception.

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Student Housing Works

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Well, let’s face it: you’ve got to secure NYC student housing. At Student Housing Works , we’ve helped hundreds of students, grads and interns take care of their NYC student housing…so they can finally enjoy themselves and experience everything the city has to offer. Let’s dive in.

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Roompact

MAY 22, 2023

The Roompact “ResLife Pro-D in a Bag” series provides all the details you’ll need to create a professional development opportunity for your staff around a given topic.

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Student Housing Works

OCTOBER 18, 2021

However, before you get to all the fun stuff…you’ve got to find student housing in New York City. In fact, The New York Times reports that 87% of all NYC students live off-campus. No matter where you’re from, finding housing can be a massive challenge. We get it: as students, there are times to procrastinate.

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MultiFamily Insider

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Navigating the dynamic world of student housing marketing is comparable to catching a moving train – trends evolve rapidly, and staying ahead is both a challenge and a necessity. In the student living world that's changing by the minute, we get it – keeping up can be a challenge!

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MultiFamily Insider

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you work in student housing, you know. The rest of you may be surprised to learn that today’s student housing is dramatically less “rough around the edges” than you may remember from your time as an undergraduate. If you have college-age family members, you know. Our customer base is quite savvy.

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University Business

MAY 17, 2024

The push for some kind of enforcement started about two years ago amid simmering tensions between A&M students living in single-family units near campus and homeowners in those neighborhoods. The post New occupancy limits in one big college town highlight students’ housing woes appeared first on University Business.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

“A lot of our realities are socially constructed through policy-making,” says Reid, who has co-written peer reviewed journal articles for the Texas Education Review and Journal of College and University Student Housing. He has also participated in peer-reviewed presentations at conferences.

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Roompact

MAY 19, 2023

This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end. Continue Reading →

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

Explore College Navigator to examine the numbers at colleges near you, and then consider that understating these numbers may help colleges look more affordable while also hurting students’ ability to pay their bills. Housing is a key determinant of health and wellness as well as education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It is why we implemented a Guaranteed Income Program for 100 students as a pilot during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, where 65% of the participants are black and 86% are women, and the participants receive $500 per month for six months.

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Roompact

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As semester schools begin settling into the start of the fall semester, and quarter schools prepare for opening their halls and campuses, we may find ourselves struggling through a bit of transition into new roles, new communities, new supervisors, and new institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The growth in on-campus support for students’ housing, food, transportation, mental health, childcare, and related needs is both heartening and depressing. On the one hand it’s wonderful to see skilled professionals take to heart the lesson that students are humans first.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Another academic year, another set of universities struggling to fit all their students into campus housing. It’s almost a cliché at this point: Universities miscalculate student housing needs for myriad reasons, ranging from big enrollment booms to unforeseen facilities issues.

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Roompact

MARCH 10, 2025

Roompact’s ResEd Chat podcast produces new episodes weekly focusing on topics of interest to residence life and college student housing professionals. Wed like to introduce the newest additions to our podcast host team! We’re excited to grow the team and bring in new perspectives and guests. Continue Reading →

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Instruments like financial aid and on-campus work options help you grab deals like student housing in New York City. Visa Application Right after admission, securing a student visa should become your top priority. And to make it even better, interaction inside international student communities can act as your support too.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 27, 2023

In a coordinated effort to address student housing insecurity, the State University of New York system will designate a staff member on every campus to work with homeless students. Navigating college can be especially challenging for students experiencing homelessness. “At

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Rising costs of living and increasing student housing rates have exacerbated college retention efforts as campus leaders look to tackle a rising concern: basic needs insecurity. A lack of essential resources such as food, housing and clothing and general financial strain are two of the top reasons students say they leave college.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Every year, Roompact puts out a ton of content on topics of interest to college student housing and residence life professionals. This year included nearly 200+ new posts, including 40+ new podcast episodes. Come take a look at our most viewed content of 2024. A number of our top ten blog posts came from the.

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MultiFamily Insider

MARCH 25, 2024

Successful student turnover seasons rely heavily on the strength of partnerships with vendors. From maintenance crews to cleaning services, vendor relationship management plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition between outgoing and incoming residents.

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