John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Dear Homewood Affiliates, Due to the ongoing protest at the Beach, Homewood campus buildings have temporarily shifted to JCard swipe access-only. All university affiliates have full access to buildings upon swiping in. If you scheduled through Scheduling and Events, you may work with your coordinator if you have questions.

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MAY 16, 2023

She previously served as vice president of organizational development and human resources; associate vice president of organizational communication and development; and academic coordinator at Valencia College. in organizational communication and an M.A. in communication from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University. in interpersonal communication from Bowling Green State University; an M.A. in speech communication from Norfolk State; and a B.S.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

The community organizations would really benefit from learning more about college students’ needs reentering, but on the flip side the colleges aren’t always thinking about their own reentering students.” That is a fact and we see it all the time with our own students when they return to community (P2CP began in 2011).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” UM also has the Office of Native American Affairs, which facilitates communication and consultation with tribal nations to improve UM systemwide to better serve Native communities and learners. Events and activities happen throughout the academic year.

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Mongoose

MAY 9, 2023

Alexa (Alex) Heinrich , an award-winning social media strategist and accessibility advocate, sits down with FYI Host, Gil Rogers, to discuss social media accessibility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

His deep-rooted record in higher education … combined with his commitment and belief in student success, equity, access, community engagement and economic development, and shared governance resonated with our university community.” in communication studies from Howard University; and M.A. Nwosu holds a Ph.D.

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APRIL 12, 2023

Now, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), a nonpartisan nonprofit promoting post-secondary access and success, is publishing lessons learned from its ongoing attempts to build a better, more equitable transfer system. Unified communications, IHEP found, lend a sense of credibility to the pathways that they are promoting.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature passed Jake’s Law , a multi-faceted piece of legislation aimed at increasing access to behavioral health services (including mental healthcare) in schools, improving mental health parity in health insurance, and reevaluating the state of youth mental health in the state of Arizona.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Huie’s article, which included a purported confession by the killers, shaped the perceptions of many white Mississippians and others who wanted to believe Till was a man-rapist who feared no one,” said Dr. Davis Houck, the Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies in the School of Communication at Florida State.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More than half a million incarcerated people can now access scholarly materials and texts online via digital library JSTOR’s expansion of its availability in U.S. She is also the one leading the JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative. Then, COVID happened, technology became more accessible to people inside.”

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AUGUST 30, 2024

RTI oversees consortium management, operations, communications, and alumni engagement and collaborates with 28 organizations on behalf of DoD STEM to advance STEM education programs and engage the STEM workforce. The programs aim to bridge gaps in underserved communities, where STEM education and career opportunities may be lacking. "We

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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MAY 13, 2024

This grant program seeks to even the playing field by upgrading student newsrooms and paying stipends for student journalists,” said Hannah-Jones, who serves as Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many faculty have expressed frustration, citing low pay, precarious working conditions and inequity in access to benefits. “We This move – following a 377-33 vote to unionize – will double its size. We simply need better contracts,” said Danny Floyd, a lecturer in the school’s visual and critical studies department.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

By working together, CDOs and their allies can develop comprehensive strategies addressing resistance, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a sense of community, ultimately strengthening the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Communicate the Value of DEI. Adapt to Changing Circumstances.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

She previously served as vice president of academic affairs at Adler University, where she led the university’s strategic visioning, planning, and communications. We all know this is a tough time for higher education, and my top priority is making Thomas College sustainable by building on its core mission of access to education,” said Uzzi.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Media literacy and information literacy lessons ensure that our young people are ready for the challenges ahead in the face of quickly changing communications technology.” The school library is the place where they are taught how to effectively search for, access, evaluate and use resources that are found online.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2024

Rana is also director of the annual International Conference on Stigma , which — when it convenes in November — will enable the college to train college-age peer educators to use performing arts engagement to raise awareness and promote access. Black women were 54% of new HIV diagnoses in 2021 among women, age 16 and older, in the U.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The report’s authors make recommendations, such as optimizing civic engagement communication; diversifying engagement approaches; bolstering voting and knowledge accessibility; and political messaging via social media.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education. Dr. Jimmy E.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

of master’s degree recipients, and 5% of doctoral degree recipients, reflecting HBCUs’ essential role in expanding access to higher education for African American students. Marybeth Gasman Similarly, African American students accounted for 9.7% of humanities bachelor’s degree recipients, 8.1% In 2022, women earned 62.4% of doctoral degrees.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Scott Schirmeier The new Recruitment Management module improves Navigate’s customer relationship management capabilities and simplifies recruitment/retention for schools into one platform, allowing schools to implement coordinated communications strategies for prospective students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard understands the power of word-of-mouth in the Native community, and he plans to speak with the United Tribe of Michigan group about NATAP. “I I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. That’s huge for many in our community. Language matters,” she says.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Houston said that in an era where newspapers are declining, finding other methods of communication is essential. It’s also about creating new ways to reach people and get them the information they need, he added. “It Mutz Chair in Local News at Medill’s School of Journalism, emphasized the gravity of the situation.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Disconnection and increased isolation Natural disasters can lead to isolation due to physical displacement, loss of communication, or breakdown of social connections. This disconnection can intensify feelings of loneliness, making it harder for students to access their usual support systems and mental health resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

in community college leadership. The professors come to the students for much of the face-to-face learning, thus making this program highly accessible to working adults. between departments) and take the initiative in undertaking outreach activities that positively impacted the COD community.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

“People [who work at TCUs] live out the values of the community, which are to be available, industrious, and to be solutions-oriented,” said Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull, president and CEO of The American Indian College Fund, an organization promoting Native American access to higher education through scholarships and programmatic support.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The station – which broadcasts at WWLR 91.5 – was run by student club WWLR and broadcasted “freeform community radio” to Caledonia County in Vermont and much of Coos County in New Hampshire, according to its website. The price would be no more than $80,000, but a final deal is contingent on approval by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Dr. Ethan Sanford The study’s findings, published in the “ Journal of Pediatric Surgery ,” may indicate inequities in access to surgical care, but causes for the gap are not identified nor listed. Every child in America deserves access to the right surgical care at the right time, regardless of skin color.".

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

communications, Hood College; M.A., communications, Hood College; and D.O.L., Lozupone eventually graduated from Hood with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She followed that with a master’s degree in communications and a doctorate in organizational leadership.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Encourage Open Communication : Students deserve a safe space to discuss their feelings and concerns. Provide Access to Resources : Ensure that teachers have access to mental health resources and support networks. Trust is started early in the school year as a result. Encourage collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2024

Members of the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity ( LEAD Fund) are mourning the death of their board chair, Dr. Christopher A. Wilcher, noting that Metzler, a as skilled communicator across party lines., Metzler’s family announced that he “passed away in his beloved home in Grenada” March 23. Dr. Christopher A.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

The report, funded by The Kresge Foundation, "Supporting Minds, Supporting Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success" explores the data of the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) for entering students.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

communication, University of Southern California; and Ph.D., communication, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr. Rudy P. Enabling critical research and technological access can be the key to sovereignty for communities of color. Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.A., Guevarra, Jr.,

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MARCH 26, 2024

Steve Bumbaugh, senior vice president of College and Career Access at the College Board, sits in conversation with Dr. Kizzmekia S. Because that trust is gone, there is no way to rebuild it without communication,” said Corbett-Helaire. I do things differently than what’s typical of a scientist because we just have to.

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