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Reimagining Student Affairs
The challenges facing students and institutions call for a holistic approach that centers student success, well-being and belonging, Mary Dana Hinton writes.
Colleges Face a Student Housing Squeeze
Some colleges attribute long wait lists for campus housing to heightened demand for a residential experience following two-plus years of COVID-19 disruptions.
A Cash-Strapped Public University Turns to the Private Sector
Officials at Eastern Michigan University say a new public-private partnership is the only way to solve their student housing woes. Some worry about a slide toward privatization.
Bills to Address Mental Health, Addiction on Campus Pass House
Two bipartisan bills targeting mental health and substance abuse passed the House. They would create new policies for campuses to carry out evidence-based programs to address the rising mental health crisis.
Under Investigation for Criticizing Roe Decision
American University is investigating eight law students for criticizing, in a private group chat, the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. FIRE called it an “absolute abomination.”
Students Mostly Feel Safe on College Campuses, but Not Equally So
Creating more positive perceptions of safety and security involves understanding precollege experiences, which groups need strategic outreach and where the worries lie.
Settling a Lawsuit After 8 Years
Former students of the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee settled a lawsuit against the university over the disbandment of the student government.
Spotting the Warning Signs
At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, training simulations help students, faculty and staff learn how to intervene effectively when they spot a student in distress. Data show it’s working.