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Looking Back to See Forward - Dr. Nic John Ramos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I helped all sorts of hospital workers – from resident physicians to nurses to respiratory therapists to phlebotomists to food service and environmental service workers (janitors and housekeepers) – form their unions for better pay, working conditions, and benefits.” Ashburn-Nardo nominated Ramos for recognition as an Emerging Scholar.

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Seven Best Practices in 40 years of Reporting on Diversity in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the most anticipated annual issues each January is the Emerging Scholars edition that features outstanding scholars of color breaking new ground in research, applying scholarship to public policy and grooming the next generation of leaders and professionals. A Lifetime of Service,” Aug. White House Honoree, Jan.

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Howard University Offers Blueprint to Address Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Though options and access are characteristic of a free and developed society, billions of people worldwide continue to lack the necessary resources to tackle food insecurity. Many of us woke up this morning certain about what we would eat and assured that breakfast would not be our last nutritious meal of the day.

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US ‘must focus’ on adjustment and wellbeing support

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Researchers in the US analysing the “unique difficulties and challenges” international students at one mid-sized university face have recommended how university staff can strengthen support services and foster a sense of belonging on campus. Ammigan co-authored the paper with Yovana S. Cruz from Emory University.

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Suicide Risk Greater Among LGBTQ+ Students with No Access to Mental Health Services

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Providing campus mental health services to college and university students who identify as LGBTQ+ can greatly reduce their risk of suicide, according to a recent report published by The Trevor Project. Price suggests colleges and universities seeking to improve their LGBTQ+ services can start with small steps for a more inclusive environment.

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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If these challenges remain unaddressed, our standard of living will decline, and the country will fall into a downward spiral of decreased tax revenue to pay for needed services. The programs offer access to hundreds of occupations in high-growth and emerging industries. Accompanying the skills gap is a serious employment equity issue.

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$12.6bn plan to “transform” Australian VET

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Priority skills government wants to develop include for “critical and emerging” industries such as Clean energy and Net Zero, manufacturing, national security, food security, construction, care and support services and in digital and technology.

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