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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].

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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 160,000 square-foot facility will ensure economic mobility for New Yorkers while providing skilled workers for local employers. Comprehensive student support services will also be available, such as career advising, preparation for job interviews, job placement, childcare, and financial literacy training.

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Florida Cracks Down on College Staff Over Transgender Bathroom Policy

Insight Into Diversity

The restrictions also extend to student housing facilities. The bill, passed in May, applies to publicly owned educational institutions, government premises, correctional facilities, and changing facilities within schools. Colleges must update their codes of conduct by April 1 to reflect the changes, according to the rule.

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Summer Sessions Are Integral to Student Success in Higher Education

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Opportunistic Era In the late 20th century, schools’ summer programming efforts were primarily driven by the question, “What can we do with all these available facilities?” We advise schools to start messaging this audience before Thanksgiving break since it’s likely that conversations about students’ futures may occur during that time.

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Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss How to Strengthen America's HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These include enrollment management, student success, fundraising and endowment, infrastructure, technology, and facilities; and academic program relevance. She said that HBCUs who struggle from a lack of resources and worsening infrastructure, can look to partner with other HBCUs to develop and share facilities.

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Boston College to Ban E-Scooters and More

Inside Higher Ed

“Many faculty, staff, and students have reported near-collisions and limited access to facilities because of scooters, and recharging lithium batteries in such vehicles has resulted in numerous fires around the United States,” the email read.

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Michigan college cancels classes, events because of ‘cybersecurity incident’

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The college asked that college employees not work, with the exception of police department, IT, payroll, incident management, facilities, and academy and aviation personnel. They also advised that people affiliated with the college should not “attempt to come to campus or use any LCC equipment.” Read more from mLive.