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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title V allows us to meet academic needs in really wonderful ways with tutoring and professional development for faculty, but our students have a lot of other needs and we’re seeing that more and more,” said Fabrizio. There are needs with food, housing, mental health support and counseling. …

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Importance of mental health during university studies

Student Minds

Ellen explores the importance of mental health during one's university years as well as strategies to nurture and maintain it. At the same time, it can be a period of intense stress and mental health challenges because you are about to start something new. In my case, we had personal tutors and we could talk to them.

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Advocating for Yourself: University Mental Health Day

Student Minds

It's University Mental Health Day! Although this was a difficult period for me in terms of my mental health, I learnt a lot about the importance of advocating for myself. But living with these mental health struggles has taught me the importance of advocating for yourself at university.

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Report Describes Pandemic Impact on College Choices of the COVID Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

COVID’s mental health impacts also affected college choices. These include providing financial opportunities, such as scholarships and work-study, offering resources for unfinished learning, such as tutoring and summer bridge programs, and addressing mental health concerns.

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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Why, he was asked, hadn’t his mom hired a private SAT tutor and college admissions consultant? Even so, it’s been hard to stay quiet as my son is subjected to the snobbery and elitism pervading our culture, here in Philadelphia and beyond. Those values can include an education that is affordable at a place that values basic needs security.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging. Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Most recently, the university has developed its first-generation center.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our holistic support services including food pantries, tutoring, counseling, athletics, clubs, organizations and our cultural centers create opportunities for our students to thrive. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.”