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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prompted by California Assembly Bill 2881, introduced by Senator Marc Berman in 2022, the legislation provided priority registration for students with dependents and mandated the development of a centralized webpage offering parenting students access to both on-campus and off-campus resources.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

As you begin to plan programming that centers student well-being, another agreed-upon recommendation from our panel included finding ways to ensure that mental health care on campus remains accessible, such as including access to counseling and other mental health treatment in the student health center.

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success.

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Dismantling the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leaders and scholars of color, along with their allies, have sought access to the academy for themselves and for students. Many of us have, for decades, sought to make higher education more diverse, accessible, and inclusive. We have worked hard to have a seat at the table to inform and shape policies.

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For HSIs, “Servingness” is a Journey, Not an Endpoint

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Institutions must identify and break down the countless sociocultural, financial, and bureaucratic barriers that can stand in the way of college access and completion. Part of making good on the promise of college access and completion is about ensuring Latine students feel a deep sense of belonging and support.

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

Timely MD

This disconnection can intensify feelings of loneliness, making it harder for students to access their usual support systems and mental health resources. Is your campus prepared to support students during a disaster? This can be incredibly disruptive for a generation already in the throes of a loneliness epidemic.

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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. Dr. Barbara J.

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