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Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to food and housing insecurity, in 2021, data showed that 51% of students cited transportation as an area where they struggle. The study also found that 8% of undergraduates and 5% of graduate students are experiencing homelessness, accounting for more than 1.5 million students.

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Proposed Tenured Faculty Review Policy Prompts Concerns from Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those deemed unsatisfactory could be fired, although the policy states that faculty cannot be fired because of political beliefs or ideology. Appeals are also possible. Additionally, a top official said that termination would happen only after failure to improve.

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Youth Voting Rights Act is much needed (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In 2020, young people across all political parties turned out in one of the highest showings of youth voter participation our nation has ever seen, something experts called a major factor in the outcome of the presidential election.

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University is out of reach for poor rural students | Brief letters

The Guardian - Higher Education

I grew up in rural Wales, and the nearest universities would have taken two or three hours to reach by public transport. For disadvantaged rural students, the choice won’t be moving into halls or commuting to university; it’s likely to be not going to university at all.

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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students shouldn’t have to pay for printing, public transportation, or parking, as these items should be free. Each community college would have funding to support guaranteed income programs for student parents, who will receive at least $500 for six months during the year.

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Five ways to help students take smart sustainability actions (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Given the current political atmosphere, it is not difficult to see why 74 percent of respondents in the Student Voice survey feel the federal government is doing too little to address climate change. Partner with local governments. Smaller cities (where most people in the U.S. Place climate in a broader context. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Free College Programs in New Mexico and Arizona Can Help More Students Receive an Economic Return from Higher Education

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Though both first-dollar and last dollar programs help cover tuition, students’ other expenses including basic needs like housing, food, and transportation can often end up being more than the cost of tuition itself.