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An Opportunity to Evolve: Sam Houston State’s Lowman Center During COVID-19
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An Opportunity to Evolve: Sam Houston State’s Lowman Center During COVID-19

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This year is fast becoming a historic one for student centers across the nation, and the world, as they face so many issues related to COVID-19: campus closures, remote…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Q&A with Northern Illinois University’s Jocelyn Santana and Jane Pappas
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Q&A with Northern Illinois University’s Jocelyn Santana and Jane Pappas

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In the current cultural climate, the focus on universities to continue to push diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has…

Student Engagement and Learning: Grounded in the Role of the College Union ​
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Student Engagement and Learning: Grounded in the Role of the College Union ​

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Overview of the Study The college union has historically been a physical space on campus that provides a place…

Home to the Original Juneteenth, Texas Universities Focus on Celebrations
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Home to the Original Juneteenth, Texas Universities Focus on Celebrations

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Student unions are contributing to the Juneteenth celebrations that in some places began early this week in both virtual…

Black Lives Matter: Students, Campuses Are Central to the Movement
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Black Lives Matter: Students, Campuses Are Central to the Movement

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Just as the United States begins to reopen after COVID-19 shut the country down, communities now face another major…

Dissertation Abstract: Persistence and Advancement of Latino Student Affairs
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Dissertation Abstract: Persistence and Advancement of Latino Student Affairs

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The number of Latinos, specifically college-aged youth, is increasing rapidly in the United States. As a result, institutions of…

Research Corner: A Narrative of Conservative Student Affairs Professionals: Silenced in an Inclusive Profession?
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Research Corner: A Narrative of Conservative Student Affairs Professionals: Silenced in an Inclusive Profession?

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Inclusivity, respect for diverse perspectives, fostering discourse. All are hallmarks of the student affairs profession at public universities that…

Effectively Managing A Remote Team? Look to the Tech Industry for Tips
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Effectively Managing A Remote Team? Look to the Tech Industry for Tips

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many student union and student activities professionals recently found themselves in a new situation: figuring…

In Times of Extreme Change the Subtle Forces of Fusion Leadership Offer a Path to Purpose
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In Times of Extreme Change the Subtle Forces of Fusion Leadership Offer a Path to Purpose

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Introduction This is the first part of a two-part series in The Bulletin by Joanna Iwata on the topic…

Supporting First Generation Students: Succeeding From a Distance
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Supporting First Generation Students: Succeeding From a Distance

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The impacts of COVID-19 have been challenging for higher education, and these challenges are intensified for first-generation and low-income…