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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5

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ACE Names 26 Emerging Higher Education Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Council on Education (ACE) selected 26 emerging college and university leaders for the 2024-25 class of the ACE Fellows Program. Danielle Egan, dean of the faculty and chief academic officer at Connecticut College.

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Why a college president wears Chuck Taylors (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In my position as a community college president, a large part of the work is showing up as my authentic self. Being a part of the community at Compton College, where I serve as president and CEO, is essential to my work. Back then, I worked directly with students each day.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

Image: When Andrea Mora enrolled at University of California, Irvine, in 2012, she was a low-income, first-generation student. She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education.

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ALISIA KIRKWOOD

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alisia Kirkwood Alisia Kirkwood has been appointed associate vice president at Long Beach Community College District in California. She served as dean of student affairs.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) Community College. These student-athletes were also interviewed about the support services that they needed. Engage in relationship building.

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