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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nichole Kang College campuses have made great strides in making mental health services available to students, but access remains a critical issue. An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities. “My and she received a 2019 Graduate Peer Mentor Award at University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School, among others.

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Championing Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sophia Rahming As a result of her work, class withdrawals and the number of students failing and having to repeat courses — particularly in STEM-related courses — have dramatically declined since she took the helm of the program in 2019. At FSU, the program has also worked to increase access to STEM majors. “My

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Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jeff Strohl, director of CEW and lead author of “ Progress Interrupted: Evaluating a Decade of Demographic Change at Selective and Open-Access Institutions Prior to the End of Race-Conscious Affirmative Action.” Hispanic/Latino enrollment almost doubled Hispanic/Latino, increasing by about 50,000, at selective institutions from 2009 to 2019.

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BMCC Grad Looks to Make Restaurants More Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On a Friday night in 2019, Gesy Duran prepared to dine at an Italian restaurant with her wife. Gesy Duran poses with her invention to solve wheelchair access issues when dining out. It’s accessible for me,” she said. She was excited for the special occasion. I didn’t do anything besides that. "How And I cried.

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Fielding to Honor Mason as 2024 Marie Fielder Medal Recipient in Washington, D.C.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation is an annual signature award bestowed by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Social Innovation, recognizing lifetime achievements toward supporting educational access and success. "I I am humbled to receive this year's Marie Fielder Medal.

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Hardrick Steps Down as Florida Memorial President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hardrick, who has been in the role since 2019, previously served as vice provost for access and success at Florida International University and assistant vice provost for academic affairs at Baylor University.