Center for Inclusive Excellence director Dr. Sapphire Cureg, left, discusses improving the university’s social and academic atmosphere Tuesday during a Faculty House event. Cureg said the event, which was sponsored by Carbondale’s branch of the American Association of University Women, emphasized the importance of providing students with more enhanced opportunities and identifying community resources. “It’s all about retention and making students feel satisfied and integrated,” she said. “By becoming more sensitive to their needs, we can help secure they become successful.”  —Tiffany Blanchette | Daily Egyptian

Photo taken by Tiffany Blanchette of the Daily Egyptian

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