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The Changing Mosaic: Designing Successful Experiences for the New American College Student

The Changing Mosaic: Designing Successful Experiences for the New American College Student
Aired Thursday, April 25, 2002

with Herman Blake, Mary Stuart Hunter, Gail Mellow, and Barbara Schneider.

Moderated by Carolyn Sawyer

Cost-$145 (includes shipping)

With the 2000 census as backdrop, four of America's most respected practitioners and scholars lead a timely discussion on the changing face, and atttude , of America's new college student. The panelists tackle complex issues, including how to educate an increasinginly diverse population and how to increase the relevance of higher education for traditional-agesd student populatin that is increasingly difficult to characterize in terms of values, attitudes, and beliefs. Original air date: April 25 2002. A comprehensive resource packet is included.




Engaging Commuter Students: Redesigning Campuses for the Majority of America's College Students

Engaging Commuter Students: Redesigning Campuses for the Majority of America's College Students
Aired Thursday, April 26, 2001

with John Gardner, Barbara Jacoby, George Kuh, Byron McClenney, and Maria Vallejo

Cost-$145 (includes shipping)

Through conversations with viewers and educators around the country, our panelists show how the college experience can be organized to address the learning needs and circumstances of today’s students, the vast majority of whom live off campus. The teleconference panelists share innovative strategies and highlight the work of campuses nationwide which have designed curricular learning communities, built day care and commuter student centers, and organized every institutional structure to announce—commuter students matter! A comprehensive resource packet is included.



Shattering Barriers: Transforming the College Experience for Students of Color

Shattering Barriers: Transforming the College Experience for Students of Color
Aired April 20, 2006
with Evette Castillo, Wynetta Lee, and Laura Rendón

Moderated by Carolyn Sawyer

Cost-$145 (includes shipping)

One of the more challenging conversations in higher education today is regarding diversity. For many, discomfort leads to avoidance, resulting in our inability to provide the necessary supports for students of color to persist and graduate. As more students of color come to our campuses, this conversation becomes more crucial. Our expert panel adds their voices to the diversity conversation and offers some proven strategies for transforming institutions into places where this growing and highly diverse student population can succeed. A comprehensive resource packet is included. Available on DVD or VHS.

 

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