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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. This space also includes our food pantry, where students with food insecurity can stop by to secure essentials.

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Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

University Business

The untapped potential of near-completers: Why higher ed must double down on adult learners This kind of personal, human-like and cohesive engagement across multiple communication channels can enhance student experiences and keep them on track to success.

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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

A warm and safe place to live with hot food on the table is non-negotiable. That’s where you and your students come in. 20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students 1. They learn about food insecurity, practice teamwork and communication, and build skills in organization and logistics.

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Fostering blended-mode engagement with active learning seminars

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Gerogiorgis delves into the 4S strategySet, Spark, Stroll, Summarizecrafted to maximise student engagement and learning effectiveness in hybrid learning environments. Drawing on his extensive academic and research experience, Prof. Mousoulos/2015, H.L.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And through the latter, students can gain on-campus employment, mentorship from faculty or staff, and job skill development. The Student Research and Advocacy Center at Lee College houses a food pantry. So, many of our students come to us – they’re first-time students, first-generation, working full-time, parenting.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If we know someone is housing insecure, food insecure, or financially insecure, we have resources to help those students,” says Alexander, referencing AAP’s emergency response crisis team (ERCT) and noting that between 3,000 and 3,800 students engage with ERCT each quarter, over 10,000 per year.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last five years, there has been an 11% increase in the four-year graduation rate for Latinx students. Targeted initiatives include first-year programs, academic resources, mentorship programs and student engagement activities. Our data show significant gains in student retention and graduation rates.