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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, Black students in P-12 schools tend to be suspended at higher rates than their racial peers and the belief is that this discipline will teach Black students a lesson to behave in class. This happens by first acknowledging structural issues and then reducing negative impacts on students (Hill et al.,

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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After years of studying higher education and teaching thousands of students, I’m now the parent of a high school senior who’s running the so-called college admissions gauntlet. 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.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face behind the scenes. Blake's article, "Graduate School and Mental Illness: A Survey of Strategies for Support," underscores the prevalence of mental health struggles among graduate students. students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. 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. This period witnessed a remarkable increase in minority enrollments and the establishment of support programs designed to cater to diverse student bodies.

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Maximize the Impact of Student Success Initiatives with Regular Efficacy Assessment

Civitas Learning

For years, colleges and universities have doubled down on their investments in student success. Despite their best efforts, many institutions still have work to do to improve student retention and graduation. Regular efficacy assessment lets you easily see which practices improve student success and generate a return on investment.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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Advancing the #RealCollege Movement

Believe in Students

I arrived at Believe in Students in April 2020, just as the pandemic was rocking the world and changing college campuses, in some ways permanently. My job when I arrived was to figure out how to utilize incredibly generous philanthropic support to provide emergency grants to students.