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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. We do a lot of community-based events and workshops out of our center in Detroit.” About 300 people from around the country participated in the two-day event.

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Homewood Campus JCard Access

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Dear Homewood Affiliates, Due to the ongoing protest at the Beach, Homewood campus buildings have temporarily shifted to JCard swipe access-only. All university affiliates have full access to buildings upon swiping in. If you scheduled through Scheduling and Events, you may work with your coordinator if you have questions.

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Virtual Professional Development: Events and Options for School Counselors

School Counselor Blog

Below I share a few virtual professional development events and options for school counselors. For more information and to register for the School Counseling Institutes visit: [link] You can participate in the sessions live and you will have access to the recordings for three months! I am soooo excited for these sessions!

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Annual Black, Brown, College Bound Summit Commences March 6

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ken Atwater “Over the years, BBCB has been a national event for young men of color to come together and discuss the unique issues they face in this country and in their community,” said Hillsborough President Dr. Ken Atwater. For more information and to register for the event, visit bbcbsummit.org.

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GAO Report Spotlights HSI Infrastructure Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They also had technology needs, such as, to improve student internet access, cybersecurity, and hybrid learning efforts. The report noted that many colleges had maintenance backlogs, damage from natural disasters, and facilities that need modernization. GAO surveyed a representative sample of HSIs in the U.S.,

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Benedict College Joins Campaign to Eliminate Period Poverty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Benedict College joined the campaign to eliminate period poverty by facilitating a "I Support My Sisters…PERIOD" special collection event. “As It's alarming to see how inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products affects women worldwide, leading to significant physical, mental, and emotional challenges,” she continued.

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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. are actively collaborating to eliminate hunger in neighborhoods hindered by a lack of access to quality food. Simply put, we must put the community first.