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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cathy Sandeen Almost 60% of California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), students are transfers, and their needs are taken into account. Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And he is doing his part as director of policy and advocacy in California at The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), an independent, nonprofit research and policy organization.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In mid-August, QCC officially opened its male/men's resource center (MRC), which is dedicated to increasing the retention and graduation rates of male students, particularly self-identified Black and Latinx male students who are disproportionately impacted by equity gaps in student outcomes. Dr. Roderick L.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables.

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Their inclusion, their belonging, well-being and their ability to access and use campus basic needs, that for me was one of the really big takeaways.” Basic needs services on campuses include food and housing assistance, but reentering students may not know about these services, noted Pokornowski.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And through the latter, students can gain on-campus employment, mentorship from faculty or staff, and job skill development. The Student Research and Advocacy Center at Lee College houses a food pantry. Students have the opportunity to work for either an administrative or academic department for up to 10 hours a week,” Oviedo says.