Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education. We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Addressing racial inequality is one of the key components of this effort to ensure marginalized communities have access to the same opportunities and resources as others and recognize the unique challenges faced by different marginalized groups, especially when it comes to mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Delta’s Guiding Pillars: Equity and Completion Led by Gavin, the Delta faculty and staff are focused on two key pillars: equity and completion. One can never be excellent when we’re trying to have a sense of belonging and inclusive culture because there will always be somebody that doesn’t feel they’re a part of it for whatever reason.”

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This fellowship gives Black, Indigenous, and students of Color (BIPOC) students the opportunity to be mentored by national experts in the mental health field as they complete independent, funded research projects. Jadon’s project will explore the mental health of BIPOC individuals who are first-generation college students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

I focus on one of the most pressing and salient educational issues — college student mental health, particularly among Black men. Harper in the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education back when Harper was on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

My name is Dr. Dena Keeling — I’m the vice president of equity and inclusion at Active Minds. I know the value of Black History, and I know we are still embodying it today — but, I also know, we cannot sustain Black History if we do not also protect our mental health. After all, my name means judgment or justice.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

He expressed deep disappointment and concern, worried about losing his job entirely, and felt disillusioned by his institution's wavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. This involves setting boundaries to prevent burnout, engaging in regular self-care activities, and seeking professional mental health support when needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Creating data management systems in real time so that staff are trained to use that data and to think about it as an equity tool.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

COVID-19 has had an alarming impact on the mental health of college students. The increase, the Trevor Project suggests , stems from not only from the negative impact of COVID-19, but other risk factors like barriers to mental health care and a wave of new state policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. Demonstrate Commitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

PHOENIX-- Overall drug use among student-athletes is down and a fewer number of student-athletes are reporting mental health concerns than they did several years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, binge drinking has dropped to a historic low and tobacco use among student-athletes is also on the decline.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Such an interdisciplinary approach to learning is needed, experts say, to advancing equity in higher education and transform the educational landscape. I am very big on resiliency research, HBCUs and mental health. There is something for everyone at this conference.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Granberg is a sociologist, focusing on matters of self, identity, and mental health. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A. in sociology from Vanderbilt University. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Across the country, state legislators have been debating—and in several cases passing— legislation that censors teaching and learning, threatens academic freedom, and limits or eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and efforts both on and off campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By summer, the college had taken decisive action — hiring Donald Jaamal to be dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Title IX coordinator. “In In addition to Jaamal’s hiring, there were requests for the creation of a committee to address discrimination, racism, diversity, and inclusion concerns.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. Subsequent studies and news reports have revealed a decline in faculty and staff mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The students interviewed voiced concerns about a number of deficiencies on their campuses, including a lack of students and faculty of color; limited support from their school; insufficient information about reporting processes for incidents of racial/ethnic discrimination; and not having mental health supports specifically for students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2024

SEATTLE-- Prominent student affairs practitioners of color shared powerful stories of leading in higher education amid major challenges, including the recent COVID pandemic and ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. As such, Shivers said, it's important that student affairs professionals practice self-care.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Years later, as higher education faculty in gifted and talented education, school counseling, mental health, and college and career readiness, we have the same and more concerns. I believe that this was in the third grade when my district tested all of the children for inclusion in the gifted education programs. Dr. Tanya J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

It could also mean quiet spaces where students can relax without their children, labeled in a non-stigmatizing way: “reflection room” is more appealing than “mother’s room” or “meditation room,” which for some can evoke mental health treatment. The location of these centers matters, too.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

During his first year in the role, Baker has shepherded the Student Athlete Holistic Policy for D-I, which guarantees scholarships and access to mental health services. NCAA President Charlie Baker remains supportive of efforts to enable student-athletes to benefit from NIL.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It’s all about inclusion, inclusion of everyone, not just those folks who are being singled out or targeted.” It also took a toll on mental health, and institutions must treat that with sensitivity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Addressing the need Queensborough Community College (QCC), a two-year institution in the City University of New York system, conducted an equity audit that showed there were retention and graduation disparities for male students overall, with Black and Latinx male students disproportionately impacted.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A recent nationwide survey by TimelyCare, higher educations most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, shows that 71% of college students experience mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. Why is help-seeking among underrepresented students important? Want to take the next step?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

The meeting comprises more than 250 concurrent sessions across five meeting tracks that include: Curricular, Pedagogical, and Digital Innovation; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Engaged Learning; Liberal Education, Workforce Preparation, and Scientific Vitality; and Mental Health and Well-Being.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

We’re one of the few rural schools in Colorado that actually has a full-time licensed mental health professional,” Alvarez said. Through the college’s Student Equity and Achievement Program, Alvarez oversaw Otero’s redesign of classrooms, curriculum and teaching practices to make learning more inviting and inclusive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. Ongoing fight for inclusion A huge opportunity for UND undergraduates and graduate students is tapping into a vast alumni network. About 45.5%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Beyond cost concerns, mental health (cited by 56% of parents) and student safety are significant concerns noted in the paper. Concerns over student safety were higher for families of color with 58% of Black parents including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of student safety.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This is a significant issue that higher education scholars need to understand because it’s underlying a lot of mental health issues.” Racial opportunity costs can also lead to a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy around minoritized students. said Chambers. Existing literature really didn’t address this.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

These barriers are a significant roadblock that impacts students’ academic and personal health outcomes. Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive. Additionally, ensure the services, resources, and programming available to students are inclusive.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Postsecondary educators have been increasingly focused on supporting positive student mental health over the past decades. Additionally, poor mental health and toxic stress have a detrimental impact on learning and academic performance. Stress, Mental Health and Learning. times that of their peers.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To address this, the initial actions you should take (which I consider to be the bare minimum ) to are: Ensure your official policies are reflected in your staff’s everyday practices, and that both are inclusive and geared towards belongingness. Everyone has a role to play in student mental health. Learn more. Get more insights.

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