article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Blake's article, "Graduate School and Mental Illness: A Survey of Strategies for Support," underscores the prevalence of mental health struggles among graduate students. students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the ranks of HSIs grow and enroll even more students, it’s long overdue that we begin to operationalize the concept of “servingness” as a central factor to the success of these institutions. Latine students graduate from college at lower rates than many of their peers. Indeed, the growth of HSIs obscures outcome disparities.

article thumbnail

Student Wellness Resources

Purdue University Global

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and since May is right around the corner, it’s a good time to feature a new resource in the Academic Success Center: Student Wellness Resources.

article thumbnail

How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After years of developing student supports, three of the four institutions featured in this article recently received HSI designation and the fourth is moving toward designation. NAU applied for classification and then appointed key leadership to ensure we serve our Hispanic students well,” Cruz Rivera said.

Tutoring 264
article thumbnail

Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This article serves as both a personal narrative and a broader examination of the evolving landscape of higher education. Dr. Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. Dr. Barbara J.

Success 290
article thumbnail

Maximize the Impact of Student Success Initiatives with Regular Efficacy Assessment

Civitas Learning

Knowing that the emergency funds had the greatest impact on part-time students, late-career students, low-income students, women, and those with the lowest likelihood of persistence enabled support staff to tailor messaging directly to these student populations.