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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As It has been at or near capacity since 2017.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. are pursuing an Associate’s Degree and the percentage of job openings that require a four-year degree declined from 51% in 2017 to 44% in 2021, the significance of community colleges in shaping the next generation of workers can’t be overstated. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the spring semester, he sought help from Howard’s counseling services, but without an immediately available spot, he was placed on a waitlist. It all came to a head on April 23, 2017, the night of Howard’s Student Choice Awards, where Ross won Activist of the Year. Howard University. It’s every aspect of your life.