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The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) tracks trends and developments in issues related to school climate and conditions for learning through online media sites, blogs, syndication and aggregation services, and other news resources from local, regional, and national media outlets. Browse this ongoing collection of posts to learn about what’s happening in communities near you and across the nation.

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November 2024

11/08/2024
Sacramento Bee

Sacramento State announced Friday the opening of a Native American College, marking the first school of its kind in the California State University system. The college will be the second ethnic-… Read more »

11/07/2024
Insight into Diversity

Adult learners, who often juggle work, family, and personal commitments, face unique challenges in their pursuit of higher education. This demographic — defined as students 25 years or older —… Read more »

11/07/2024
Inside Higher Ed

As the cost of higher education has grown and students from more diverse backgrounds have found their place in colleges, basic needs insecurity has risen as a retention concern.

11/06/2024
Spectrum 1 News

Colleges and universities across the country are commemorating First-Generation College Celebration, recognized annually on Nov. 8. The FGCC date marks the signing of the Higher Education Act of… Read more »

11/05/2024
Beyond Transfer

Transferring between colleges has historically been a complex, frustrating process, often involving lost credits, financial setbacks, and a lot of uncertainty for students. Recognizing these… Read more »

11/05/2024
Inside Higher Ed

Engagement in collegiate activities, including student organizations, on-campus work and faculty-led research, are considered high-impact practices, tied to higher persistence and graduation rates… Read more »

11/04/2024
EdSurge

"Constructive dialogue” is becoming a buzzword in higher education. Colleges host speaker sessions, bring in experts, and create events, seemingly desperate to have students talk to—instead of… Read more »

11/04/2024
West Virginia University

As fans prepare to travel to the Coliseum to cheer on the Mountaineers, the WVU Police Department is providing the following safety tips, including stay alert while walking or driving. Both… Read more »

11/04/2024
UKNOW

– Prevention, Outreach and Wellness Education Resources (POWER), housed in the 

11/03/2024
NBC-5-Burlington

On Monday, Dartmouth College will conduct a test of its capability to send out emergency mass notifications. This is an annual test conducted by the Office of Emergency Management at Dartmouth. It… Read more »

11/03/2024
Springfield News-Ledger

The first time Chase Boggs heard a 21-gun salute was during the funeral service for his great uncle, a military veteran, in their shared hometown of Walnut Grove. Following active service, Boggs… Read more »

11/02/2024
Press-Democrat

Narcan is the name brand of naloxone, a medication that when used quickly and correctly, can reverse an opioid overdose. It typically comes in a nasal spray and, notably, has no ill effects if… Read more »

11/01/2024
Diverse Issues in Higher Education

This fall, Minnesota launched North Star Promise with a promise about free tuition. But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. The… Read more »

October 2024

10/31/2024
Daily Wildcat

In May 2023, several months following the fatal shooting of professor Thomas Meixner, the Office of Public Safety was developed. The office is now 18 months old and builds programs to update… Read more »

10/31/2024
Forbes

Many colleges and universities have limited counseling staff, and there is still a stigma surrounding mental health issues on college campuses and in society overall.

10/31/2024
Temple Update

The Temple University Police Department (TUPD) just became the first in the region to use Ti Training simulation technology, a cutting-edge tool that immerses officers in over 900 scenarios… Read more »

10/31/2024
Laconia Daily Sun

Spooky times call for extra precaution, especially since Halloween is a time of high risk for college students. Students should make sure to have their costumes, coats and friends close by when… Read more »

10/31/2024
Diverse Issues in Higher Education

There are seven MSI designations: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs… Read more »

10/31/2024
Ithaka S+R

As Veteran’s Day approaches, there is renewed attention paid to those individuals who have served in our nation’s military and to the ways our nation repays that service. Many military service… Read more »

10/30/2024
Inside Higher Ed

Across the country, youth who leave the foster care system often aspire to complete a college degree, but only a fraction will enroll in college, and even fewer attain a credential.

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