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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. When students come to us for food or other wellness services, were able to check in with them and begin the process of breaking down typical barriers to mental healthcare access.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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Engineering a Path for the Forgotten: Meet the Professor Transforming Transportation Access - Dr. Kyung "Kate" Hyun

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She asks questions about who has access to transit in certain areas, what roads flood more often and create dangerous situations. I try to provide this information to stakeholders in the city and state to raise their awareness around the issues, says Hyun, making it clear that these populations should not be overlooked in planning.

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How Higher Ed Can Help Underserved Communities Access Broadband

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Postsecondary education provides graduates with greater access to job opportunities and higher earning potential throughout their lifetimes. But broadband access varies across regions, states, and even towns. 95% of households have access to broadband. 95% of households have access to broadband. But just south of Colo.

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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), one in five U.S. households have no access to the internet in their homes, roughly 24 million households. Ultimately, affordable access to wireless at home can make all the difference in a student’s education and life, said Means. UNITE, Inc.,

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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. Ellis , “accessibility means dismantling the barriers—physical, digital, and attitudinal—that impede the full participation of individuals with disabilities.” Accessibility and belonging are not separate entities.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Mark 30 Years, Now Serve Nearly One-Third of All Undergraduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students. HSIs have become a critical component of higher education access and success," said Excelencia in Education in its latest report, which uses data from the U.S.