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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I adore this human, who started life at barely 4 lbs and has emerged into a thoughtful, sensitive man with a love for soccer and his long-term girlfriend. According to Jared and Jen, the work starts by prioritizing studentswell-being and empowering them to identify and act on their values. There’s no way around it.”

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success. students grappling with chronic illnesses and mental health concerns.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. Dr. Barbara J.

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Advancing the #RealCollege Movement

Believe in Students

This anecdote is now a common recognition across institutions and systems : most people in colleges today, especially faculty, have received little to no training on what they can do within their own jobs to better support today’s college students. We believe in students. Today’s students are not “kids.”

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Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website. Student Well-Being Blog. The Calm app.

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Maximize the Impact of Student Success Initiatives with Regular Efficacy Assessment

Civitas Learning

Knowing that the emergency funds had the greatest impact on part-time students, late-career students, low-income students, women, and those with the lowest likelihood of persistence enabled support staff to tailor messaging directly to these student populations.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. The stresses and loss of the pandemic profoundly impacted student well-being, while the social disruption and isolation altered their social development. College Pulse Survey, Spring 2022.