Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are the people most engaged in programs and activities that help students develop healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

Caring Campus, a program to have faculty contribute to fostering a culture of caring for students at schools, is related to observable benefits, according to a recent report by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University. Barnett, senior research scholar emeritus at CCRC and co-author of the report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At Agnes Scott College, first-year students are given the opportunity to take their first step into becoming global citizens through its Global Journeys program. Over 60% of our students are students of color. Many of our students are first-generation students. The courses take on average about 18-20 students each.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2023

The participating students in the program took a computational thinking assessment which informed what version of a computer science curriculum they are receiving. The primary challenge with the coupling of computationally talented college students with K-12 schools is a logistical one. Not everyone knows or understands that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 16, 2023

Glenn Gilyot’s research as a doctoral student in organic chemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the recognition he has received, while significant, pale in comparison to the satisfaction he has derived from his work with a STEM program for elementary and middle-school students. The fortunate thing is I get to do both.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

“The multifaceted goal of the grant is to support underrepresented minority students in STEM,” said Lentini. LSAMP is expected to use a comprehensive approach to STEM learning ecosystem to impact STEM student development and retention. This is important and valuable for the communities and populations we serve.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2024

He previously served as president of Pasco-Hernando State College, where he also worked as vice president of student development and enrollment management. Timothy Beard has been named interim president of Florida A&M University. Dr. Timothy Beard He is expected to assume the position Aug. 5, pending contract negotiations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communication from Baylor University in Texas, a master’s in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University, and a doctorate in student development from the University of Massachusetts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Whitney McDowell-Robison Whitney McDowell-Robison has been appointed vice president for student development and engagement at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. McDowell-Robinson has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tougaloo and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling and a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 3, 2024

The efforts across Southern states to educate students, develop our workforce, and equip them for the jobs of today and tomorrow have significantly contributed to the South now leading the North in GDP growth,” said Kemp. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens During an interview with Diverse , McMickens recalls an op-ed column written by a Black student in The Daily Pennsylvanian , the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper. He says the piece detailed racist acts the student experienced after a late walk back to his on-campus residence hall.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Phillips The four-year grant will support the university’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, in which students receive tuition support and opportunities to provide care for diverse patients in underserved community settings within an inter-professional team. Dr. Kathryn E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. He currently is also a graduate research assistant with the Center for Community College Student Engagement. After completing his Ph.D.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the pinnacle of business qualifications for students dreaming of becoming captains of industry. its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers. This post explores what it means to earn an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2023

Delnita Evans dreams of being a dean because she wants to help underrepresented students succeed. “I We weren’t graduating,” said the master’s candidate in higher education student affairs at the Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies. I saw that people that looked like me did not matriculate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year. The report is based on survey responses from student affairs leaders at over 100 institutions, representing more than 150,000 students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Gilyot calls his position as the graduate student coordinator of STEM Cubs at the university “one of the major highlights of the last three years.” Gilyot calls his position as the graduate student coordinator of STEM Cubs at the university “one of the major highlights of the last three years.” The fortunate thing is I get to do both.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. As such, STEM students are invaluable to the economy and workforce. Substantial changes in the field are right around the corner.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many students arriving on college and university campuses today have never had a first job. However, while students face a learning curve, it’s important not to stereotype the entire generation. Are your students prepared to enter to the workforce? Additionally, technological adaptability is vital.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2024

Societal conditioning hurts people at every level, including college onboarding, especially given that majority of these students are struggling to embrace their formative years as actual men. Concepts that have been found to work in assisting the Black man in shaping who he wants to be, have been presented in a college onboarding program.

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Knack

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Higher education is increasingly embracing strategies that focus on holistic student development, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has taken a leading role with its strengths-based approach to student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. He currently is also a graduate research assistant with the Center for Community College Student Engagement. After completing his Ph.D.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

UK & Irish university students are being hit harder than ever financially with the rising cost of living.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Many college and university leaders already have made significant investments in creating a connected system of care that improves student outcomes by supporting student mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

He was a first-generation college student as many of them are, and as an undergraduate he explored both environmental science and environmental engineering. Bagheri is inspired by teaching students underrepresented in STEM fields. He takes pride in seeing students embrace the subjects with some going onto graduate programs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 9, 2024

The United States has long been a desirable destination for international students seeking world-class education. In recent years, there’s been a notable surge in the number of international students applying to US-based private schools. Financial aid plays a crucial role in making these schools accessible to a wider range of students.

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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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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being. We found ourselves not being able to meet the demand that our students wanted.”

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Timely MD

JULY 2, 2024

More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? Brown, Ph.D.,

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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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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

According to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse, “Undergraduate enrollment continued to shrink this fall but the decline has slowed to nearly pre-pandemic rates.” By doing so, we can help assure students that they’re not alone, and that they can succeed in a post-COVID college landscape.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Teachers can help prepare students for the real world. Here are some ways that teachers can help students be successful in their future endeavors. Preparing for graduation and next steps can be stressful for your students. In fact, the United States has more stressed students than any other country.

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Counselors' Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More than just the epicenter of solving problems, the counseling center is the place where students get information and skills to build and pursue goals, work through challenges, and live life to the fullest. Once the student is introduced to the nuts and bolts of something, it’s time for the parent-teacher-counselor to BE QUIET.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Pueblo Community College VP of Student Success, Dr. Heather Speed, to examine changes Pueblo made to boost enrollment heading into the fall semester. Our special guest today is Heather Speed, vice president for Student Success at Pueblo Community College. What does your student body look like?

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Good Tutors Finder

APRIL 15, 2022

The International Baccalaureate program not only requires students to develop their critical thinking skills but also to learn how to communicate, take risks, care for others and create a balanced life. In addition to challenging students to think globally, the IB program encourages them to ask questions and develop empathy for others.

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