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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the CCSSE survey, 27% of Black students said it was essential that a mental health provider understands their cultural community (including racial/ethnic identity), and 59% said it was important. Similar figures were reported among Latinx students.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.

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NCAA Sponsors 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit and Names Champions of Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student-athletes, professionals, and athletic influencers convened at the 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit. The Eight HBCU Student-Athlete Fellows The four-day event – the NCAA Department of Inclusion, Education, and Community Engagement (IECE) was a sponsor – was hosted by The University of Southern California.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. Mississippi Delta Community College has named Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth president of the college. He obtained a graduate certificate in community college leadership and a Ph.D.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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JAMILAH MOUDIAB

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jamilah Moudiab Jamilah Moudiab has been named director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Veteran Affairs and International Student Services at Hudson County Community College. She served as director of international admissions and programs at Felician University.