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Boston University Launches LGBTQ+ Center

Insight Into Diversity

“This center will be a place to explore queer ancestry, engage deeply with one another to find a sense of community, workshop opportunities to make society more inclusive at present, and build the scaffolding to improve the future,” said Jason Campbell-Foster, interim associate provost and dean of students, in the release.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NASPA is well-positioned to advocate for student affairs professionals around the world and, by doing so, we can demonstrate our commitment to student success and the association’s vision for fulfilling the promise of higher education. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

And she used her visibility as a student leader to advocate for more support services for undocumented and low-income students. “By advocating and listening to my peers’ needs at UC Irvine on food, housing and financial insecurity, my volunteer work and passion developed in that area,” she said.

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Renaming of the Presidential Citation to the Anne S. Pruitt-Logan Presidential Citation

ACPA

She later held the positions of Dean of Women and Dean of Students at Albany State College in Georgia and in a similar position at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. During her years at Fisk, her students helped to institute the Student Sit-ins and Freedom Rides that galvanized the non-violent Civil Rights protests.

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

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. Chuck Taylor All-Star Classics by Converse, to be more specific. Early on, I remember thinking about how important it was to make connections.

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Statehouses support foster youth with college

Inside Higher Ed

An estimated 37 states offer either tuition waivers or scholarships for foster youth, according to a report by three advocacy organizations: Fostering Academic Achievement Nationwide Network, Education Reach for Texans and John Burton Advocates for Youth. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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On-campus needle-disposal boxes reduce risk for students

Inside Higher Ed

Administrators say it has proven to be an effective resource for students, and that the boxes usually get filled. “I have never had a student ask for another location,” said Melissa Sharkey, assistant dean of students. “We encourage all students with diabetes to advocate for their needs,” she said.