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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is critical in the face of a shrinking student population. Proactive Student Support Services Our Student Services Call Center plays a huge role in ensuring students feel seen and heard. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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Austin Community College Bolsters Student Services, Offers Free Food, Housing Services, and Family Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. The majority of ACC students (70%) have financial need. And according to ACC data, the average student is only a $500 personal issue away from having to drop out.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The African American Male Education Network and Development, also known as A²MEND, is led by African American male educators who work for institutional change within California’s community college system to increase the success of African American male students. One thing Compton College and President [Dr.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

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Curry, who previously served as the Dean of Student Services at Compton College and has been instrumental in the colleges growth, success, and rebuilding, says that his role in this process was to also be courageous. This was not just about providing resources. This was about fostering community and belonging.

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