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MARCH 29, 2023

Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. Kimbrough , Interim Executive Director for BMRI, wants the symposium to dive deeply into mental health and how it affects Black men and their communities.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Her inspiration to take on the presidency of Cal State LA was fueled by its mission of fortifying the workforce of California, serving students who are first-generation, low-income and from underrepresented groups, having stellar faculty and committing to the student experience.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), mental health nonprofit The Steve Fund, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are partnering for a national initiative to support mental health at Black colleges and universities. The initiative is a response to the declining mental health of U.S. Dr. Michael L.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The mental health crisis affecting college students has become involved in stalled faculty contract negotiations at the University of Illinois Chicago, WBEZ Chicago reported. I have a degree in English.” I regularly have students just breaking down, and not even just in my office anymore,” Williams said.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The divisive rhetoric and broken trust between students and administrators continue into this year, adding to a mental health crisis that’s already been affecting young people at higher rates in recent years. Think about mental health summits, wellness circles, or even regular meet-ups where people feel safe sharing.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The University of Notre Dame has brought together a coalition of benefactors, foundations, and other funders who have committed more than $68 million to address mental health and expand access to care. Dr. John T. McGreevy, Notre Dame’s Charles and Jill Fischer Provost.

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MARCH 1, 2023

While shootings on campus are extremely rare, said Williamson, the mental health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff can be deeply impacted by these events, which is why it is crucial that institutions of higher education respond to these incidents. Training helps build your confidence in what to say and how to say it.

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

Different diagnoses, conditions, and disabilities, both mental health-related and physical, can strain a student’s ability to succeed in an educational setting. Under those two federal laws, mental illnesses that limit one or more major life activities (i.e. Remember you are not alone.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A transformational paradigm shift is needed in the curation of how Black boys and young men are seen and how educators and practitioners - school counselors, teachers, resource officers, administrators, postsecondary faculty and staff - work with them. Communicate. Have courageous and vulnerable conversations with Black boys and young men.

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Prior to the creation of the chapter at Morgan State – one of the nation’s historically Black universities (or HBCUs) – there were no student-led organizations dedicated to addressing mental health on campus. Between Jan. Some of our events included: .

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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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JULY 14, 2023

Our Emerging Scholars Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation, allows young adults nationwide to expand the research and discourse surrounding BIPOC mental health through an antiracism lens. He studies courses related to communication and education politics and holds a Ph.D. Name: Brianna A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2024

California State University (CSU) system employees who are members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) will go on strike next week, starting Monday. was prompted by the faculty union’s demands not being met, including the pay increases they asked for. To note, faculty can cancel individual classes to honor the strike.

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JULY 31, 2023

has partnered with higher ed virtual health company TimelyCare to offer students and employees free access to mental health support and medical care, starting this fall, The Robesonian reported. Robeson Community College (RCC) in Lumberton, N.C., TimelyCare offers 24/7 availability, Singler said. “It

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Emilio Flores/Cal State LA California State University faculty have voted to authorize a strike, in pursuit of higher pay, lower class sizes, and more manageable workloads, the Press-Telegram reported. 30 statement. “CFA CFA members are emphatic that low pay, growing workloads and systemic inequities are not sustainable,” the statement said.

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JUNE 30, 2023

A new study by Course Hero, an online learning platform for educators, suggests that a rise in job satisfaction among faculty has improved since the start of the pandemic. According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) women make up the majority of non tenure-track faculty across institutions in higher education.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Title V allows us to meet academic needs in really wonderful ways with tutoring and professional development for faculty, but our students have a lot of other needs and we’re seeing that more and more,” said Fabrizio. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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JANUARY 23, 2025

These factors include, but are not limited to Black male initiatives, Black cultural organizations that help to facilitate a sense of belonging, culturally relevant pedagogical strategies, diverse faculty who demonstrate an ethic of care and support, and efforts to create an inclusive campus climate through antiracism. Dr. Robert T.

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MARCH 3, 2025

This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health. Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change, intentionally equips staff and faculty with strategies and tools to create a welcoming, supportive environment for every student.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Williams College faculty voted 81-5 to approve the creation of an Asian American studies (AAS) concentration beginning Fall 2023, The Williams Record reported. An AAS program at Williams is a long time coming, having seen 34 years of activism by faculty, alumni, and students in support of instituting AAS. “In The vote – done at a Dec.

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

Recognizing that students face immediate challenges—such as food insecurity, mental health concerns, and financial instability, this initiative focuses on the vital connection between data and the personal stories behind it, enabling educators to engage with students on a deeper level,” said Dr.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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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. Shelly Raube “So, whether you’re staff, whether you’re faculty, whether you’re a student, we want to be that place for our community for them to come in and see themselves here,” adds Raube.

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MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. They’re on a journey.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

As institutions wrap up their fall semesters, many faculty, staff, and students look forward to a chance to go home to familiar stomping grounds and family traditions. We’ve talked about how this mental health crisis has blown up quickly—mental health was a crisis, and COVID-19 was the gasoline,” said Fakorzi.

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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. Train Faculty and Staff.

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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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AUGUST 15, 2024

“Four white peers questioned the student’s belonging to Penn, requested directions from him about the whereabouts of fried chicken, and referred to him as an n-word,” says McMickens, noting that the column inspired a silent student-organized, anti-racism demonstration comprising some 200 students, faculty members, and administrators.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

The detrimental ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report. Dramatically elevated mental health concerns present an evolving challenge that most schools are not yet ready to meet.

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MARCH 30, 2025

As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me. The Center identified 10 principles to guide working through the challenges of longevity and capitalize on the opportunities.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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.” Dr. Barbara J.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Research shows that peer-to-peer outreach is the best way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage people to seek help if they need it. Jade’s bold, authentic, and unapologetic approach to addressing mental health is admired and respected by many.

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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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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Phillips The four-year grant will support the university’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, in which students receive tuition support and opportunities to provide care for diverse patients in underserved community settings within an inter-professional team. “It Dr. Kathryn E.

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