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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Helix Education

Everyone loves a David and Goliath story, and at this moment in the history of higher education, small colleges could use one. I think it is easy for lawmakers, the media, and even large sectors of higher education to dismiss small colleges. What is the real impact if a few small colleges close? The news has not been good.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For a college or university to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), at least 25% of full-time equivalent students enrolled must be Hispanic. These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid.

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Hazing prevention to be reviewed at New Mexico State

Inside Higher Ed

The university in December announced the hiring of a law firm to conduct an external review of the events and the university’s response to the shooting. Carroll, a professor of sport management at Troy University in Alabama, who has written about hazing in college sports. Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

Helix Education

He began his career in higher education at Illinois State as the assistant dean of students and financial aid administrator, and in 1963, became the associate executive director of the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. Lee co-founded Noel-Levitz in 1984.

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Explaining the rise in student mental health and wellbeing issues

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Michelle Morgan, Dean of Students at the University of East London. This piece is the first part of two discussing the rise in student mental health issues. Unless such issues are dealt with effectively at the time, they can reappear later if triggered by a stressful event.

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New College Programs Support and Mentor First-Generation Students

Insight Into Diversity

In response to increased enrollment of first-generation students , colleges are actively creating programs and forging partnerships designed to build community while providing support through mentorship, resources, and special events.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.