With shortened degree programs, distinct student populations, and typically nonresidential campuses, community colleges have found themselves less frequently in the national spotlight than their four-year counterparts when it comes to student health and safety.
This does not mean such problems are non-existent, only different. In fact, the systems, structures, and dynamics of community colleges pose unique challenges for prevention education and counseling that must be considered and addressed.
This publication will explore health and safety challenges and opportunities facing community college students as identified in the research literature and Vector Solutions' data.
It will discuss implications for how to develop effective prevention efforts that address the specific needs of students within the unique context of community college environments.
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