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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services. Many other educational institutions segment student services into different silos. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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JUAN J. CASTILLO

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His leadership has been instrumental in enhancing various administrative functions and fostering collaborations within the university community. His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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“In order for Latinx students to want to come to Hartnell College, stay and complete, they need to feel a sense of belonging and cultural validation, and we have to offer high-value programs that offer a meaningful return on investment,” says Gutierrez. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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NCAA Sponsors 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit and Names Champions of Diversity and Inclusion

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"In particular, their support of eight HBCU Fellows allows the summit to expand our reach to student-athletes at HBCUs. Further, the NCAA's office of inclusion, education and community engagement also serves as a thought partner of the Black Student Athlete Summit.

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

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Similarly, the authors of the report said that community-based organizations that work with institutions of higher education on reentry, must become better informed about the needs of college students, which may not align with their standard procedures. There is not a one-size-fits-all model.”

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

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Manny Rodriguez His job entails research and collaboration with other education groups, state legislators, and education officials in accordance with TICAS’s mission to increase college access, affordability, and success through improvements in student financial aid policies.

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Radford University Low-Income Students Get Leg Up with $1.2M Grant

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Andes said that Radford’s grant submission prioritized “enhanced student services in mental health and mentoring,” which made Radford’s proposal stand out. It will monitor each students’ academic success and engagement, continuing to look for gaps and working to close them.