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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, recent moves by states like Florida to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses have increased the stakes for social media activism. For example, institutions could offer workshops that teach students how to actively engage with social media while protecting their mental well-being.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. Additionally, ‘Siguientes Pasos’ workshops support Spanish-speaking students and families with the transition to San Francisco State.” CSUSM gathers and analyzes disaggregated data pertaining to retention, unit completion and graduation.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Mental health services. Offering mental health support services to online students helps them feel connected to the university and motivated to stay in class. Resources such as recorded study sessions or workshops can help students immensely. Recognize student individuality.