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Delta College Is Meeting Students Where They Are With The Resources They Need

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One can never be excellent when we’re trying to have a sense of belonging and inclusive culture because there will always be somebody that doesn’t feel they’re a part of it for whatever reason.” Over 200 students participated in the program’s first nine months and were mentored by Delta faculty and staff members.

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Navigating Campus Protests: Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Building Support Networks

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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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Active Minds’ 2023 Emerging Scholars Break Down Mental Health Barriers

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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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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

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The OECD states that education is a predictor of the quality of life as it positively influences physical and mental health, financial stability, cognitive functions, resilience social status and engagement. Given the projected certainty of a future of centenarians, universities must embrace intergenerational learning.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. The program began in Spring 2023 with 153 students, 87 of whom were Hispanic.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

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He appreciated the impact that peer mentors had on him and became a peer advisor as a sophomore. Chris Morphew, dean of Johns Hopkins University School of Education, on which mentor Timothy Huang and mentee Jeevika Setzer discussed their experiences. Mentors go through a week of training prior to new student orientation.

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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

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I focus on one of the most pressing and salient educational issues — college student mental health, particularly among Black men. I approach my work from a teacher-scholar-mentor mentality, which means I integrate my scholarly endeavors across my teaching and mentoring activities,” says McMickens. “I