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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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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Only a fraction of CCC’s 60,000 students are housed at Dax Program facilities.

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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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West Coast campuses hit by heat wave

Inside Higher Ed

“Housing residents have been provided educational messages on how they can take a role in conserving energy and staying cool during this period.” ” The older dorms at Pomona College, which make up two-thirds of student housing, lack air-conditioning, said Avis Hinkson, dean of students and vice president of student affairs.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. While visiting the kitchen, then Dean of Student Services Dr. Lennor Johnson met a married couple who were both enrolled at IVC, earning above 3.0

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The proposed substantive change was approved by Clark’s accreditor, the New England Commission of Higher Education, in April 2021. In fact, the move from opportunity to execution happened more quickly than is characteristic in higher education. There are some important lessons to draw from the 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.