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June 15, 2004
| National On-Campus Report June 15, 2004 full issue PDF |
| African-American Students Less Satisfied With College Experience The national six-year graduation rate for African-American college students is 38 percent, while the rate for Caucasian students is 56 percent. Disappointment and financial need account for a large part of this difference, according to research conducted by the student retention consulting firm Noel-Levitz. |
| Improving Mental Health Care on a Large State Campus The University of Michigan has made several changes to its student mental health services and policies in response to a study completed in 2001. Among the changes are the creation of an emergency withdrawal policy for troubled students and better resources to help students navigate mental health resources on the large, decentralized campus. |
| Legislators Weigh in on Student Academic Freedom Throughout 2003-2004, Republican lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have introduced legislation or resolutions supporting adoption of a student “academic bill of rights.” |
| Student Academic Freedom Debate Hits Campuses, Too Campuses are also taking up the debate on student “academic bills of rights.” Much of the force comes from the national organization Students for Academic Freedom, which reports having 135 campus chapters across the country. The group has created resources on developing campus academic freedom student clubs, lobbying legislators, and reporting and tracking “intellectual diversity” bias incidents. |
| Good Ideas 21st Birthday Alternative; Partying Without Police; Guide to Safe Party Planning |
| On-Campus Reports Parents and the Clery Act; Academic Breach of Contract; Fatal Pub Crawl; What Constitutes "Actual Notice"?; Photo Omits LGBT Tassel; MSU Building Grows "Green Roof"; Student Cancels Berg Video Screening; Complaints Shut Down Student TV; Increasing Course Evaluation Completion Rates; Bonfire Lawsuits Re-Dismissed |
| Resources AODA Prevention Efforts: Getting Your President on Board; Managing Campus Transportation |
