December 1, 2006

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On Campus Reports
Muslim students say they were forced from football team; State safety plan worries shoreline campuses; Universities try new approach to battle bad fan behavior; more

Aligned, Targeted Services Help Minority Community College Students
Student services at community colleges are more likely to help minority students succeed when those services are aligned and targeted, suggests a new report from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College of Columbia University.

Resources
‘Half of Us’ mental health website

Recommendations for Facing Problem Gambling on Campus
College and university campuses don’t need to take a zero-tolerance stance against gambling. An all-or-nothing message probably won’t resonate with students, many of whom view poker as an enjoyable pastime. But campuses do need to address problem gambling as one of the behavioral risks students face.