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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees.

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Study analyzes why college students in counseling withdraw

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“It’s important for therapists to be aware of the wide range of risk factors and that some of these things involve things you deal with in treatment, but other parts of this will include involving other support services to help the student. Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?: Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Consolidating touch points for retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A more recent trend is consolidating student services related to academics or health and wellness into a larger office or building. Tutoring, library resources, academic advising and career services are smushed together, and counseling, disability services, medical centers and student care teams are sharing space more than ever before.

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Temple gets $11 million gift for students with disabilities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The money will be targeted at students with physical disabilities at a university known for its strong track record in providing disability services. Editorial Tags: Disabilities Endowments Image Source: Cerebral Palsy Alliance Image Caption: Jeanne Zweig, who had cerebral palsy, left more than $10 million to Temple in her will.

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Can the three-year bachelor's degree become a reality?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Indiana University of Pennsylvania decided to explore three-year degrees for an entirely different reason: the loss of faculty members to retrenchments and retirements, said Lori Lombard, a professor and chair of the Department of Communication Disorders, Special Education and Disability Services. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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A Life of Ministry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She eventually moved into a full-time post at Bowie before transitioning to Montgomery College, where she served in many roles including working with adults with developmental disabilities, serving as coordinator of disability services, and helping to oversee the writing center.