Higher Education
e-Digest
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Volume 6 / Issue 5
February 28, 2018
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SPOTLIGHT: Fighting the Flu
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With flu season in full swing, it is more important than ever for students and staff on college campuses to stay informed. Find some resources and news clips below to help stay healthy on campus.
IN THE NEWS
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SPOTLIGHT: Preparing for Spring Break
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For many students, Spring Break is a quintessential part of the college experience. Most U.S. colleges and universities will have their breaks in the coming weeks, peaking between March 10 and March 25. Use the resources below to help plan a safe and healthy break, or volunteer by taking part in an Alternative Spring Break.
RESOURCES
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NEW RESOURCES
American College Health Association
Education Commission of the States
Results for America
Center for Collegiate Mental Health
Jed Foundation,
Ad Council, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Droga5
Jed Foundation and Kognito
American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Moody's Analytics
Gallup and Strada Education Network
Achieving the Dream
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Blackboard
University Ventures Fund
Journal of American Indian Higher Education
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IN THE NEWS
Education Next
, February 5, 2018
Penn State President: 'Much Remains to Be Done' One Year After Pledge Death
USA Today
, February 1, 2018
Being First in Family to Go to College Can Be Bumpy Road
Boston Globe
, January 30, 2018
Colleges Failing to Protect Students with Disabilities
Disability Scoop
, January 30, 2018
Many State Flagship Universities Leave Black and Latino Students Behind
Hechinger Report
, January 29, 2018
WebMD
, January 25, 2018
HBCU Profiles: The Story Behind Edward Waters College's Graduation Rates
WFSU Public Media
, January 24, 2018
Education Dive
, January 24, 2018
phys.org,
January 23, 2018
New Initiative Seeks to Unite Native-Serving Institutions
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
, January 18, 2018
Preparing for the Future of the Workforce
Community College Daily
, January 16, 2018
Nearly 1 in 5 Female College Students are Single Moms
American Public Media
, January 15, 2018
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RECENT RESEARCH
What We Know About Students in Recovery: Meta-Synthesis of Collegiate Recovery Programs, 2000-2017
Ashford, R. D., et al. (January 2018).
Addiction Research & Theory
Dimensions of Ethnic Identity as Protective Factors for Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors in African American College Students
Bowman Heads, A. M., et al. (February 2018).
Journal of American College Health
Resilience in Community College Students with Adverse Childhood Experiences
Brogden, L., & Gregory, D. E., (January 2018).
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Dual Enrollment and Retention in Tennessee Community Colleges: Implications for Practice
Hunter, M. P., & Wilson, J. E. (January 2018).
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
International Students in Community Colleges: On-Campus Services Used and Its Affect on Sense of Belonging
Lau, J., Garza, T., & Garcia, H. (January 2018).
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Perceived Need for Care and Mental Health Service Utilization Among College Students with Suicidal Ideation
Nam, B., Wilcox, H. C., Hilimire, M., & DeVylder, J. E. (January 2018).
Journal of American College Health
Clearing the Air: American Indian Tribal College Students' Exposure to Second Hand Smoke and Attitudes Towards Smoke Free Campus Policies
Pacheco, C. M., et al. (February 2018).
Journal of American College Health
When One Door Closes, Another Opens: Community Colleges as Gateways to Higher Education for Refugee Students
Phan, T. A. (January 2018).
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Improving Student Knowledge and Perceptions of Primary Care Providers at Campus Health Centers
Perrault, E. K. (January 2018).
Journal of American College Health
Social Anxiety and Alcohol-Related Outcomes: The Mediating Role of Drinking Context and Protective Strategies
Villarosa-Hurlocker, M. C., et al. (Janaury 2018).
Addiction Research & Theory
Trends in Point-of-Sale Tobacco Marketing Around College Campuses: Opportunities for Enhanced Tobacco Control Efforts
Wagoner, K. G., et al. (January 2018).
Journal of American College Health
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
February through April 2018
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
Conferences
Healthy Masculinity Training Institute
March 5-7, 2018, Washington, DC
Men Can Stop Rape
March 21-23, 2018, Stuart, FL
Achieving the Dream
Investing in the Future: Town-Gown Relationships and the Future of Our Communities
May 29-June 1, 2018, Columbus, OH
International Town & Gown Association
October 6-8, 2018, Atlanta, GA
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
Global Engagement and Spaces of Practice: Exploring Global Challenges Across Disciplinary Boundaries
October 11-13, 2018, Seattle, WA
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Implementing Change in Urgent Times
October 15-18 2018, Columbus, OH
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
November 5-8, 2018, Salt Lake City, UT
Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange
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