The Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development met to hear testimony on "Confronting The Scourge of Antisemitism on Campus." Opening statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Burgess Owens, Chairman, Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Workforce Development; and (2)…

Student wellbeing is a critical concern within higher education, as universities bear the responsibility of safeguarding students from potential harm arising from institutional decisions and the conduct of students and staff (Smith and Freyd, "Journal of Traumatic Stress" 26:119-124, 2013; Koskina ("Studies in Higher…

We considered the problems, prospects, and tools for intercultural dialogue in the universities of Russia from the position of their generalization and identification of the successful experience for its extrapolation and implementation in other higher education establishments. The methodology of this research is comprised of complex tools, which…

This paper examines the study space preferences of college students in their respective university colleges. The study utilized principles of visual ethnography to collect participatory photographic data. Student participants completed three tasks, a demographic survey, participant-supplied photographs, and an exit interview. We recruited from the…

This short paper examines the category of international students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or any additional sexual identity that falls within the spectrum (LBGT+) in higher education. As the number of international students increases, the likelihood that more of them could be open about sexual identity in more liberal…

As central social and political institutions, U.S. universities have an important public service calling that extends beyond their teaching and research mandate. Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of U.S. universities have reoriented their institutional priorities towards becoming more sustainable across the board, which includes…

This study explored participant accounts of the historical emergence of LGBTQ+ social justice educational interventions (e.g., SafeZone trainings) on their campus. Using a queer phenomenological analysis, the study details how institutions absorbed activist-inspired educational practices into cis- and heteronormative mechanisms that reify…

The stories of our Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Relatives were silenced and erased from our history as Indigenous Peoples. However, their existence defies and disrupts settler colonialism, and with their joy, liberation, and decolonization are made possible. This gift is a reflection from an Indigenous Trans-femme within the colonizing…

Cultural perspectives impact governance, and certain cultures may prefer hierarchical and centralized forms of governance, while others may lean towards more democratic and participatory ones. Governance, guided by ethical worldviews, ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in decision-making. Worldviews significantly impact leadership…

Purpose: Transitions to and within university studies can be associated with heightened distress in students. This study focusses on the less studied transition from a bachelor's to a master's degree. During a master's degree, study requirements and autonomy increase compared to bachelor's studies. The present study examines how students'…

This study examines the influence of Black faculty representation on the graduation rates of Black students, with a particular focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Although HBCUs are only a small fraction of U.S. higher education institutions, they play an outsized role in the academic and economic success of Black…

In response to public and legislative pressure, Canadian post-secondary institutions (PSIs) have recently established new policies, protocols, and programming to respond to the issue of sexualized violence. This article offers an analysis of how White Feminist expertise is given a place at the tables of PSIs when creating sexualized violence…

This quantitative research study examined the experiences of multiracial college students regarding racial identity and perceptions of discrimination against multiracial people, as well as college belonging, compared to their monoracial peers. Multiracial individuals can encounter microaggressions and racism as a result of not fitting into…

People's quality of life and opportunities for activity are influenced by their surrounding environments. A substantial body of literature on the positive effects of nature and greenery has emerged during the last 50 years. Additional research has focused on other types of environmental qualities. While some Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)…

Anchored in intersectionality theory and minority stress theory, this study examined campus climate and sense of belonging for 77,997 undergraduates at 49 North American higher education institutions. This study was guided by three research questions: (Q1) What is the relationship between undergraduate students' sense of belonging outcomes and…