Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“When we received the federal COVID funds, it allowed for students to be able to take summer school courses and not have to worry about the tuition of those classes,” said Dr. Dwayne L. Tutt, assistant vice provost of student success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an HBCU. Dr. Dwayne L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

More than half of college students (58%) accessed mental health care during their K-12 years, according to data from TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being company for higher education. TimelyCare – previously TimelyMD – surveyed enrolled college students, garnering more than 1,100 of respondents, ages 18-22.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education. This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health. Dr. Dan Walden is President of Victor Valley College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Numbers went up 10% in one year, 19% for African Americans and 20% for Hispanic [students].” Shelly Raube, vice president of student empowerment and success at Delta College, says that the institution is focused on making sure everybody belongs and that they see themselves “as a valued member of our community.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2025

Through the Opendorse platform, PCC student-athletes can create individual profiles connecting them with local businesses and fans for potential NIL partnerships. Future Aztecs are going to be able to market themselves, take advantage of educational opportunities, and access mental health services all at no cost."

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We know students want help , and there are strategies that colleges and universities can provide to help students overcome these challenges and find success both inside and outside of the classroom. Nap time never hurts either, especially if the student is sleep-deprived from stress. Here’s the good news.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Amy Galley The college, a public community college serving nearly 3,000 students across a rural and remote five-county region, selected Boston-based Uwill to increase its existing counseling capabilities for all students. Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students.

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Timely MD

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It’s about empowering students to make informed decisions about their money and setting them up for long-term success. For university administrators, understanding this topic is essential for supporting both student success and institutional goals. Are you ready to empower your students to succeed?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Mentors go through a week of training prior to new student orientation. Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus. Donna Linderman, senior vice chancellor for student success, SUNY, said thinking holistically about student needs is crucial.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

The bill, which promotes evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses, encourages integration and collaboration in campus-based health services to address substance use and mental health. Addiction is painful for everyone involved,” said Leger Fernández.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On the opening day, academics shared findings on student success at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while others tackled issues of pay inequity in internships. Youngbull studied TCU concepts of student success by interviewing leadership and faculty at five different institutions in New Mexico, Arizona, and North Dakota.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens says he believes campus environments contribute to educational disparities but holds promise for efforts to foster success among underserved populations. faculty, advisors, peers, ethnic organizations, targeted support programs) impact the outcomes of historically marginalized and underserved student populations,” he says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Sara Goldrick-Rab To help mitigate this, Believe in Students developed The #RealCollege Curriculum masterclass, a four-course curriculum sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, Imaginable Futures, and Michelson 20MM. On Monday, October 28, Believe in Students is hosting a webinar at 2 p.m.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It is no surprise to those in higher education the continued rise in student mental health concerns. A recent National Institute of Health report found that an estimated 21.0 Among college students that number unfortunately follows the same trend. million adults in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Granberg is a sociologist, focusing on matters of self, identity, and mental health. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A. in sociology from Vanderbilt University. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2023

His dedication to a collaborative campus culture, student success, and community engagement was lauded. More challenges existed [from the effects of the pandemic] because of the reliance on state aid, residential component, and mental health to name a few,” Nooks said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

This strategy has shown to boost students’ test scores, graduation rates, and other academic outcomes, as well as measures of mental health.” Caregivers and educators are united in working together to best serve students” said Augustus Mays, vice president for partnerships and engagement at EdTrust.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

Besides letting first-gen students know that they are valued and that there is a place that represents them, campus centers can serve as a place for first-gen students to meet each other and to help each other with the challenges of college life. However, BU is an outlier for having a first-gen campus center at all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2023

Climate change will affect issues central to higher ed, such as student enrollment, student success, and mental health. The group will host public listening sessions over the next year and draft an action plan with a framework. Its first public listening session will take place 1 p.m.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 1, 2024

Department of Education confirmed that 8% of students experiences homelessness. Colorado’s Department of Higher Education frames its basic needs efforts with a “ social determinants of student success ” lens and the California Community College System uses a “ social determinants of education ” framework.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success. I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

That’s why Excelencia has issued four new reports in its continuing investigation into the relationship between institutions, Latinx students, and the workforce. He acknowledged that life troubles often get in the way of a student’s completion or success, so DC uses wrap-around supports to bolster the whole student, not just their academics.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Because of these experiences, our students build active listening, bridge building, communication, critical thinking, and empathy – essential skills for building thriving workplaces, communities, and families. Further, evidence shows that community-based engagement correlates with student learning gains.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sara Goldrick-Rab With their well-being undermined, students find it much harder to focus on learning — let alone graduate — which, combined with growing debt, puts them at risk of ending up worse off than if they didn’t attend college at all.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Blogs 30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s All my attention over the last two years has been spent studying the future of students and student success as we emerge from the pandemic. Notably, I am monitoring three macro trends that will converge in the mid-2020s and reshape the student success landscape.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

The pandemic really shone a light on how food insecurity and mental health effects student success in and outside the classroom,” said Rodriguez. Most colleges want to keep the emergency aid given to students. The need became clearer. But most said, they will continue offering it at a reduced level.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dr. Vicki Karolewics The Aspen Prize is awarded every two years to recognize colleges with high and improving levels of student success that includes equitable outcomes for students of color and from lower-income backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

Another recommendation was that each school develop retention and persistence strategies for Black students using a personalized student support model, along with enhanced advising. I don’t think there’s nearly enough energy devoted to institutions evaluating themselves on whether they are ready to receive Black students,” said Parham.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

For many college and university students, the road to success is littered with emotional traffic, financial potholes, and academic speedbumps. The journey to reaching one’s goals hinges on access to and awareness of vital student success resources. Nicole Guerrero Trevino, Ph.D., Nicole Guerrero Trevino, Ph.D.,

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