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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. And there are ways for you to get involved, now , to enhance their impact.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students. Unfortunately, the demand for student health services often exceeds a community colleges resources.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sherrá Watkins The panel discussion – hosted by higher ed mental health provider Mantra Health and the Steve Fund, which focuses on mental wellbeing for youth of color – was centered around how a major part of student success hinges on mental health, and how some communities may not be getting equal access to the resources they need.

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Steps to Help Students Successfully Navigate the OPT Gap

Lewermark Blog

In response, schools and their international student advisors Read More. The post Steps to Help Students Successfully Navigate the OPT Gap appeared first on LewerMark International Student Health Insurance. presidential administration.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

Timely MD

A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. Access to student health and well-being services Comprehensive support services play a crucial role in the success and retention of community college students.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

Timely MD

Susan Nilles, NSM, RN, FNP, Faculty Coordinator of Student Health Services at El Camino College said, “More El Camino College students are being seen than what we could physically provide at this time without TimelyCare. And based on TimelyCare-provided satisfaction surveys, students are happy with the services.”

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

Timely MD

While the ongoing public health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic increased attention to many of the issues in rural areas, it has unfortunately also increased the severity of those challenges and increased health disparities.