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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The increase, the Trevor Project suggests , stems from not only from the negative impact of COVID-19, but other risk factors like barriers to mental health care and a wave of new state policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. During July 2022 alone, ten anti-gay laws went into effect , all of them relating to education.

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Social Drivers of Health Are Affecting Your Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this century, doctors begun going beyond those physical measures and asking patients to answer another set of questions which get at the safety and security of their current lives. There’s plenty of evidence that SDOH also matter for college education. Just last week the U.S.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Francis’ bachelor’s degree in public health addresses healthcare disparities and provides students insight into public health systems, issues, and policies related to health education and disease prevention for diverse populations. Addressing health disparities means addressing access to healthcare equity,” she continues.

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Depression on College Campuses conference: Insights and actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Mental health in higher education faces a sort of paradox. On the one hand, most campus counseling centers are overwhelmed and can’t meet the demand for services. Higher education institutions need to meet the mental health needs of students who refrain from seeking help.

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7 Ways Effective Student Residence Management Enhances Campus Life

Creatrix Campus

This blog will discuss the critical role student resident management plays in higher education. According to research, students who are happy with their living situation are more likely to continue their education. Campuses with extensive security systems record fewer criminal events.

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Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it

EAB

Department of Education released its first national measurement of chronic absenteeism in 2016. How to Get Started: Source options for service ideas from staff with a stake in absenteeism (e.g., counseling, health services, operations/transportation, etc.). This is the highest rate since the U.S.

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Is it safe for international students to attend US universities? Here's a list of alternatives.

Higher Education Inquirer

Safety for international students isn't just about crime ratesit includes factors like political climate, visa policies, healthcare access, racism and xenophobia, campus support, and overall quality of life. Access to mental health services, though improving, varies widely by institution. This concern isn't unfounded.