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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For a decade prior to coming to Claremont Graduate University (CGU), she worked as a clinical therapist in DePauw University’s counseling center. Being a trained and licensed therapist means already having ample empathy, listening skills, solution and resource-finding abilities, and a strategic mind, Carter says.

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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Imagine hearing directly from a participant in the Civil Rights Movement in history class; a person living the aging process in a sociology class; a retired bank executive or CEO in an accounting or finance class; or a physical therapist in an anatomy class.

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Manhattan College to Launch School of Health Professions in July

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“By training the next generation of nurses, physical therapists, surgical technicians and other highly specialized health professionals, SoHP will continue the College’s tradition of providing service for the greater good. It also allows the College new opportunities for successful enrollment and donor support.”

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Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Applications for jobs like automotive technicians or respiratory therapists went from an average of 10 applications each to only five. While Todd said he hopes to see women take advantage of this program, he has seen great success in bringing Black women into their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. Dr. Willie L.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lessons learned We have established a more cohesive alignment of partners who are working to build broader awareness, exploration, and preparation for academic and career success for middle and high school students in Cleveland.

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Three Tips for Navigating School with Mental Health-Related Disabilities

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Educational accommodations support students with disabilities with varying parameters that allow them to perform better and achieve success in school. Additionally, you shouldn’t have to fear that your disability will impact your belonging or success at school, as it is illegal for U.S.

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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But it sucks on her end, too, that she’s the only Black therapist; so many people of color are coming to her.” For the report, EdTrust researchers interviewed 32 Black, Latino, and Asian American students enrolled at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) in 15 U.S. Unfortunately, there’s only one Black person,” Ava said.

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