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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Often missing is educators having compassion and understanding the root cause of students actions that shifted to them being disciplined to implementing restorative justice measures. CMH counselors can advocate for student wellness by educating key stakeholders about the need for empathy and compassion. Knowledge is power.

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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

The partnership’s success is rooted in the ADVANCE program , which provides focused academic pathways coupled with coaching and other supports for students who want to transfer to GMU. It requires commitment from faculty and top leaders. TransferBOOST informed a three-part series of insights.

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Dismantling the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As I moved from a faculty role into more administrative work, the words stayed with me though they no longer informed text selection, course design, or other personal pedagogical practices. Leaders and scholars of color, along with their allies, have sought access to the academy for themselves and for students.

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Why Colleges and Universities Should Address Faculty and Staff Mental Health

Timely MD

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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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This requires intentionality and assessing all aspects to safeguard what is best about higher education: students, faculty, and staff who are different but learning, disagreeing, and growing for the betterment of society and self.” Additionally, institutions should be attentive to the well-being of all employees. Dr. Barbara J.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NAU applied for classification and then appointed key leadership to ensure we serve our Hispanic students well,” Cruz Rivera said. It’s not just about meeting the number threshold, but rather about really carrying out our mission and supporting the success of our students.”

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report underscores the importance of creating engaging and welcoming environments in higher education settings that recognize racial trauma, engender trust, and foster collaboration across departments that support student well-being.