Tag: Student Equity and Inclusion
What highly rated colleges for LGBTQ students have on campus
I analyzed the methodology of five of the most popular rankings for LGBTQ-friendly colleges to determine what resources, services, and policies the most inclusive colleges have on campus.
2 ways to jumpstart (or improve) your rural outreach efforts
We identified two tactics colleges and universities can use to start or augment their rural student strategy without investing significant resources.
What your transgender students want on campus (other than bathrooms)
‘Being gender inclusive means different things to different people,’ says the study’s lead author.
What 3 retiring college presidents say are their greatest accomplishments
College and university presidents face a range of challenges, like shrinking populations and changing attitudes about academia. How leaders respond to these challenges will shape their institution’s future and their professional legacy. This summer, three college presidents retired after decades-long careers in higher education: Jim Campion of Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC), Karen Haynes of California […]
3 ways to be a better mentor to minority students
The students who stand to benefit the most from mentors are often those who are least likely to have one.
Here’s how 5 colleges celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Colleges use LGBTQ+ History Month to educate students and the community about the experiences of LGBTQ+ people, and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements.
When transgender students experience harassment, they often leave college
According to the latest U.S. Transgender Survey, 16% of transgender students who experienced harassment in college ended up leaving school.
Why inclusion efforts aren’t keeping up with diversity on campus—and what you can do to fix it
Students argue that as colleges successfully diversify their campuses, efforts have stopped short of making minority and LGBTQ+ students feel welcome and included.
Why mentors are vital to student success—and 7 ways to make mentoring more valuable
Under any definition of student success—from retention metrics to life-long fulfillment—research has demonstrated a strong link between faculty activity and student outcomes.
The 10 most LGBTQ-friendly colleges
At LGBTQ-friendly colleges, students report that all people are treated equally, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.