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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CGU’s former dean of students and campus life, she arrived on campus in 2017 and became the school’s chief student affairs officer in June 2023. "A She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Study analyzes why college students in counseling withdraw

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Factors ranging from financial stress to participation in extracurriculars can influence whether a student receiving services at their university’s counseling center will voluntarily withdraw from the institution, according to new research from Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health.

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Student mental health at Edinburgh: An introduction from the Director of Student Wellbeing

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Andy Shanks Andy Shanks became the University’s first Director of Student Wellbeing on 1 August 2017, a key appointment in our commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. Nov 2, 2017

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Digital tools to support inclusion

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Recording Conference Talks As outlined in this article from August 2017, conferences are one of the biggest challenges for people with disabilities or chronic illness. The connection gained from seeing the people you are talking to really helps to create a productive working relationship.

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Mini-series: Linking learning and teaching with mental health and wellbeing

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Andy Shanks Andy Shanks became the University’s first Director of Student Wellbeing in August 2017, a key appointment in the University’s commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

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Ridgewater announces new DEI director and social justice speaker series open to the public

Ridgewater College

In her position, Schwandt will lead a new unit that will incorporate Disability Services, TRiO student support services for underserved populations, and community resources to help meet student basic needs. She’ll also advise international students and manage services for military and veteran students.