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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. But considering our daily interactions with students and deep understanding of what it takes for them to be successful, theres an opportunity for us to help more actively.

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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Likewise, students from lower-income backgrounds who start at a community college are less likely to transfer than students from higher-income ones (25 perent vs 41 percent). Five Key Lessons from TransferBOOST: Ensuring equitable student transfer outcomes requires consistency and intentionality.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This This is the second consecutive year of undergraduate growth and third straight year of growth for community colleges. Dr. Brian R.

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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meanwhile, we didn’t hear any discussion at that parent meeting about the Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, or West Chester, our local publics, so I’m not surprised that our son recently observed he won’t feel “accomplished” if he chooses one of those. Why isn’t he applying, they wonder?

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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. What is a community college?

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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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Enrollment is Up, How a Student-Centered Approach Can Set Students Up for Success in College and Beyond

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

IHEP welcomed President Kenneth Adams of LaGuardia Community College to share the ways in which his institution is delivering strong post-college earnings outcomes to a diverse student body. The responsibility to serve our students well is one we take seriously.

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