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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

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An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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ROBERTO GONZALEZ

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He serves as vice president of student services, enrollment management, and equity initiatives at West Los Angeles College in California. Roberto Gonzalez Roberto Gonzalez has been appointed president of Oxnard College in California.

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Dr. Jose Coll Appointed Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Western Oregon University

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Previously, he served as director of the School of Social Work at Texas State University and director of veteran student services at Saint Leo University. “I I am humbled at the opportunity to work alongside President Peters, faculty, staff, and students to continue the legacy of Oregon’s oldest public university,” Coll said.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

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She earned a Master of Education degree in guidance and counseling and a doctorate in child development (the doctoral program defined child development as continuing until age 21). With the counseling skills, I’m able to have empathy and understand where people are and get them where I need them to be.” I’m a great facilitator.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

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Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. For a decade prior to coming to Claremont Graduate University (CGU), she worked as a clinical therapist in DePauw University’s counseling center. in community counseling from Martin University, and is working toward a Ph.D.

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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

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As associate dean for Student Affairs at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, she oversees all student services and support offices, including student clubs and events, the Records Office, tutoring and other academic support, and health and wellness services.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The Village at Cerritos College is California’s first community college housing project exclusively for homeless students. The Village is located near campus and provides wraparound services including case management, counseling and tutoring. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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