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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in 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. Being a trained and licensed therapist means already having ample empathy, listening skills, solution and resource-finding abilities, and a strategic mind, Carter says.

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Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Applications for jobs like automotive technicians or respiratory therapists went from an average of 10 applications each to only five. While Todd said he hopes to see women take advantage of this program, he has seen great success in bringing Black women into their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. Dr. Willie L.

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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But it sucks on her end, too, that she’s the only Black therapist; so many people of color are coming to her.” For the report, EdTrust researchers interviewed 32 Black, Latino, and Asian American students enrolled at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) in 15 U.S. Unfortunately, there’s only one Black person,” Ava said.

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Looking Back to See Forward - Dr. Nic John Ramos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I helped all sorts of hospital workers – from resident physicians to nurses to respiratory therapists to phlebotomists to food service and environmental service workers (janitors and housekeepers) – form their unions for better pay, working conditions, and benefits.” Their work helps make society a better place. “I

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. The search for the new hire is currently underway, according to Rola.

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Strategies for Inclusive Care that Drive Student Success

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As part of the TimelyCare GenZtressed webinar series , a panel of health equity, mental health, and student affairs leaders explored the need for and benefits of inclusive care delivery that embraces all students. Providing culturally sensitive care Underrepresented students often face mental health disparities due to their identities.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. The search for the new hire is currently underway, according to Rola.

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