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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Project Belonging survey was conducted in spring 2024 that gathered data from 881 Latinx students about belonging, engagement and self-confidence. Results are now informing services and support for Latinx students and improving conditions for all students.

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UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has found that students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers at other institutions, despite facing greater financial stressors and barriers to mental health services.

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How One College is Extending Mental Health Services Beyond Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

How One College is Extending Mental Health Services Beyond Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Clinicians and students at Carroll University held 140 counseling appointments with community members last summer. That number will likely be higher this year. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Dr. Peiyin Hung, University of South Carolina

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Peiyin Hung is an assistant professor in health services policy and management in the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health. Hung was named a Breakthrough Research Star at University of South Carolina in 2023 and a National Rural Health Association Policy Fellow in 2019.

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Report: Minority First-Year Students Less Likely to be Satisfied with College Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Koppenheffer The report draws on responses to EAB’s 2024 First-Year Experience Survey, which asked almost 13,000 2023 high school graduates a series of questions related to overall college student perspectives, experiences, and satisfaction. College satisfaction also only decreased as household income did.

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Recognizing Great Work in Assessment: 2nd Annual SAAL Awards!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

2024 SAAL Award Recipients SAAL Legacy Award Individual award to highlight a professional that has made substantial and lasting contributions to the field of Student Affairs assessment over time. In Spring 2024, the Basic Needs Program partnered with UO Libraries to address the issue of textbook affordability.

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Manhattan College to Launch School of Health Professions in July

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The school will offer in Fall 2023 pre-existing undergraduate programs in physical education, allied health, exercise science, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology, health care informatics, public health and graduate programs in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and school counseling.