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Report: Warnings ignored before U of Ariz. professor killed

Inside Higher Ed

“Until his arrest after the murder, Dervish harassed four HAS faculty members, a female undergraduate student and a Dean of Students (DOS) administrator,” says the report , released Wednesday.

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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. Chancellor Dan Arvizu said during a press conference Wednesday that the university will also seek out an “independent” review to examine university processes.

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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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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After years of developing student supports, three of the four institutions featured in this article recently received HSI designation and the fourth is moving toward designation. Dr. Justin Jernigan, dean of student success at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), said the plan to pursue HSI status, announced in 2022, was intentional.

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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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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Helix Education

For an alum, there is nothing quite like hearing “My Home Among the Hills” (Wesleyan’s song) sung by a student choir in the classic chapel that stands in the middle of campus. While I was on campus for the event, what struck me the most as I spoke with other alumni was how far WVWC’s roots have spread into the field of higher education.

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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. This article was published in our January/February 2024 issue. Syracuse University Martin J.

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