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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. TimelyCare offers 24/7 virtual mental and medical healthcare for students at no cost.

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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. That would be a major win, she added.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation.

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Increasing colleges’ participation in and optimal use of Medicaid dollars to offset costs and generate recurring federal revenues can help remove healthcare access as a barrier to completion and build colleges’ capacity to sustain student health funding.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As researchers, practitioners, and healthcare workers reflect on the events of the last two and a half years, programs related to public health have become a priority at many colleges and universities. The pandemic has brought increased awareness of healthcare disparities. It includes an internship at a healthcare facility.

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Charlie Baker Goes to the NCAA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“If you’re a governor — at least in Massachusetts — you worry about 351 cities and towns and you love them all because they all matter, and if you’re doing your job, you and your administration are spending a lot of time with everybody.” NCAA President Charlie Baker remains supportive of efforts to enable student-athletes to benefit from NIL.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. The current administration is led by a Latinx president and provost and includes more female leaders than ever before.