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October 31, 2024 39 mins

In this episode of dotEDU, Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja analyze the presidential campaigns so far and discuss what the upcoming lame duck session of Congress could mean for higher education legislation. Then, Sarah and Mushtaq engage in an inspiring conversation with Ardis Eschenberg, Chancellor of Windward Community College, about how her institution is supporting student parents and breaking down barriers to their success. This episode highlights the unique needs and strengths of student parents at institutions across the nation. 

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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show: 

dotEDU Live Post-Election Breakdown: What the 2024 Results Could Mean for Higher Education  
American Council on Education | Nov. 6, 2024  

Polls Are Tied, Voters Dig in and Harris, Trump Scratch for Any Advantage  
The Washington Post | Oct. 29, 2024  

Nate Silver: Here’s What My Gut Says About the Election, but Don’t Trust Anyone’s Gut, Even Mine  
The New York Times | Oct. 23, 2024  

Gaming Out the Lame Duck  
Politico | Sept. 26, 2024  

House Education Committee Advances Anti-Hazing Bill  
Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 12, 2024  

Ardis Eschenberg  
Windward Community College

Higher Ed Changemakers Prototype Strategies to Support Student-Parent Success 
ACE | September 24, 2024 

Raising Expectations for Institutional Intervention: What Colleges and Universities Can Do to Support Student-Parent Success 
ACE | September 19, 2024  

Student-Parent Data: What We Know, What We Don’t, and How to Find Out 
ACE | September 19, 2024  

Pu‘uhonua: Places of Sanctuary  
Windward Community College

Student Parent Story Dashboard  
Windward Community College

Hānaiaulu Childcare Center  
Windward Community College

Student-Parent Data: What We Know, What We Don't, and How to Find Out  
ACE | September 19, 2024  

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