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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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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. This was especially true when I was hired as acting dean of student affairs at Compton nearly 18 years ago.

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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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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A powerful heat wave that began a week ago is forcing colleges and universities across the West Coast to take extra safety precautions, such as providing additional air-conditioned places to study on campus and advising students on how to recognize heat exhaustion. ” the community college tweeted.

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In March 2021, the chair of the Board of Trustees of Becker College announced that the institution would close its doors due to financial difficulties accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a blow to the students, faculty and staff of this private college in Worcester, Mass.,

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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.

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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. The transition to higher education can be one of these triggers. The second part will be published tomorrow. highlights.