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When Disaster Strikes: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Extreme Weather Events

Timely MD

The ramifications of a significant weather event span from physical to emotional, which has undoubtedly played out in an already busy storm season this fall. 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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For Hispanic-Serving Institutions, the Designation is Not the Destination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They find themselves in the position of achieving this important designation without necessarily putting in the thoughtful and intentional institutional efforts required to serve Latine students well. Dr. Roberto Montoya It is crucial that institutions remember that the designation is not the destination.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

Timely MD

She remembers an app someone on campus mentioned, one that gives students free, 24/7 access to a behavioral health professional. Colleges and universities are allocating more resources for rapid access and assessment to address the increased workload of providers and keep students from slipping through the cracks.

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

EAB

Given the concern for student athletes’ health and psychological well-being, we know that it is critical that these students know how to access mental health services. Breaking down the silo between athletics and mental health by moving athletics under student affairs might be one way to aid student well-being. -->.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

While available resources vary from campus to campus, the following best practices are common threads among colleges and universities that comprehensively address student mental health challenges as part of their institutional efforts to support student well-being and success.