Innovative Strategies for Supporting Diverse Students in Higher Education

Aug 6, 2024

In the article “Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations,” Dr. Merrill Irving Jr., Senior Executive of Advisory Services at Ferrilli, and Dr. Patricia Benson, Campus CEO of CT State, Housatonic, emphasizes the need for colleges to evaluate their readiness to support a diverse student body. The authors argue that institutions must go beyond the traditional scope of tuition scholarships and consider the holistic needs of their students.

Dr. Irving and Dr. Benson challenge colleges to introspect and assess their capacity to cater to diverse cultural and religious needs, such as providing appropriate food options and religious accommodations. They stress that mere financial support is insufficient for the retention and success of students from diverse backgrounds, who often juggle multiple responsibilities such as work, childcare, and eldercare.

Read more at: https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15680975/our-advice-for-making-college-campuses-ready-for-diverse-student-populations or https://www.aacc21stcenturycenter.org/article/preparing-campuses-for-diverse-student-populations/

Disclaimer: This article summary is based on the original work published on approximately 08/05/2024. Significant contributions were made by Dr. Merrill Irving Jr., Senior Executive of Advisory Services at Ferrilli, and Dr. Patricia Benson, Campus CEO of CT State, Housatonic. To access the complete article and for more information, please visit the original source at the link above.