Envisioning Justice: The Many Faces of Social Justice in America Today, a conference about social justice issues and discrimination, is scheduled for Feb. 16
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âI thought he was someone I could trust.â
Journalism junior, âAshley,â said this of the male counselor in her 2018 Fish Camp Discussion Group, who was supposed to âoffer advice about classes, College Station and anything else you need as you begin your journey as an Aggie,â according to Fish Campâs website.
Ashleyâs D.G. dad sexually assaulted her four months into her freshman year at Texas A&M â the unwanted campus welcome that she said stole her joy about the school.
Boldly stated on the front page of its website, Fish Camp, founded in 1954, is âA freshmanâs first traditionâ at A&M. However, sexual assault and harassment have woven their way in as a hidden part of the tradition as current students â D.G. âmomsâ and âdadsâ â are placed in positions of power over incoming freshmen. The result is an established cu
UConn Develops Special Programming to Connect Students, Reduce Isolation
uKindness initiative offers creative ways to make contact and beat stress.
Students shoveling off snow at the new outdoor ice rink on the Great Lawn. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo) Copy Link
As UConn adjusted over the past year to strict measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 on its campuses, it faced another challenge: how to keep students engaged in University life and connected with each other, but in ways that didn’t compromise their health and safety.
With input from groups throughout the University, its Division of Student Affairs last summer launched a central site and initiative, known as uKindness. It allows students from all campuses to check for online activities or events that are outdoors and/or socially distanced, along with providing mental health resources and other helpful information.
RBEI proposal: Unifying and strengthening First Generation efforts at Colorado State University 02 Feb, 2021 of three proposal themes to support moving forward. After the announcement, each proposal team began working on their next steps, laying groundwork and shoring up plans for the road ahead. In the coming months, we will focus on the work and progress of each proposal team and share their goals and visions for the future. This first article examines the proposal to unify and strengthen support for first-generation students.
The Proposal
Unify and strengthen current First Generation initiatives, including research, scholarships, committees and countless individuals dedicated to guiding and supporting these students, to transform CSU by centering first-generation, limited income, and racially or ethnically minoritized students.