Higher Education
e-Digest
Volume 8 / Issue 4
 May 27, 2020
In This Issue:
SPOTLIGHT: Addressing COVID-19 Risks
COVID-19 continues to impact colleges and universities in significant ways. Many of these institutions are grappling with student safety, distance learning, questions about future enrollment, and financial uncertainty. Use the resources and news clips below to learn more about new policies, guidance, and developments regarding COVID-19.
 
RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Postsecondary Education

COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD)
Inside Higher Education
ED, April 30, 2020

Chronicle of Higher Education , April 21, 2020
New York Times, April 23, 2020
 
SPOTLIGHT: First Year of Higher Education
Moving from high school to college can be a challenging time, as it comes with significant changes. Many colleges and universities have  programs dedicated to helping their first-year students  adjust to this transition. Now is a great time to start thinking about how you can support students who will be transitioning to college during the new school year. Use the resources below to learn more.

RESOURCES
FROM FEDERAL PARTNERS

Student Engagement

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
NEW RESOURCES

Health and Wellness

 2019 Annual Report
Clery Center

Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice
 
Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice

Federal Mandates


Sustaining Momentum
ยก Excelencia in Education!
 
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center

Student Engagement
Inside Higher Education
SchoolHouseConnection

Collaboration Across Campus

Education Dive
 
Inside Higher Education

Strategic Plan Implementation

State University of  New York

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

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Online Learning (Non-Time-Sensitive)
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