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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. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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Here’s why better funding doesn’t equate to stronger student outcomes

University Business

Institutions highly dependent on state funding will inevitably suffer lower graduation rates if appropriations decline, but more money won’t necessarily increase student outcomes, declares a study from the Bipartisan Policy Center. The Washinton D.C.-based

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It may be time to rethink the college minor (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These colleges and their certification advocates argue that certification not only readily equips students with the real-world skills to transition successfully to their first job post but also addresses many of the equity concerns colleges face by validating the idea that all forms of learning are valued, including forms of skilled labor.

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Student podcast evaluates student success measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A group of students from the Community College of Baltimore County set out to answer such questions and pull back the curtain on higher education for students through their podcast. ” But, maybe more importantly, it’s a demonstration of the talents and efforts of community college students.

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Adaptive tech in gateway courses to promote student success (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Many students worry about succeeding in gateway college-level mathematics courses needed to enter most community college degree and certificate programs. At the same time, succeeding in these courses correlates with student momentum and success.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The communications and marketing office began working with institutional research to launch a series of two-way text messaging pilot programs this past fall. “We ended up partnering with a two-way texting vendor who caters to the higher education sector and works with several other community colleges in our state,” she says.