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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fabián Sergio Wander, director of the counseling center and health and wellness services at Hostos Community College (Hostos) in New York, said there has been an increase in the number of students connecting with mental health services.

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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy Named First Woman President of Wayne State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Wayne State University is a national model for student success, is recognized for its community impact, and is respected across the nation and around the world for its scholarship and health services, particularly in addressing health disparities in major cities,” Espy said. “I

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A forgotten minority: Why we must better serve student parents

University Business

Fortunately, I was soon introduced to the colleges Family Resource Center , which offered not only a dedicated lactation room and refrigerator but also parenting groups where my daughter could come with me and mental health services. Sadly, my success story remains somewhat of an anomaly in a system where nearly four million U.S.

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Social Drivers of Health Are Affecting Your Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Government Accountability Office issued its second report about the high rates of food insecurity among college students, and last year the U.S. They weren’t an annoyance — they made me feel noticed and cared for, and as someone who experienced undetected abuse as a child, I wish they’d been put into practice a long time ago.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that dating violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence pose significant challenges for survivors, including those on college campuses who may face both academic and financial consequences. Indeed, an October 2023 report from the U.S.

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How Community Colleges Fuel Students' Dreams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luis De Luna, a student at MiraCosta College in CA, said community colleges should offer more life skills courses, including things like how to pay taxes or manage credit cards, something that could be particularly impactful to those in underrepresented communities who provide translation of complex government documents to their elders. “I

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The new era of mental health counseling on college campuses

University Business

Universities, once struggling to keep up with the surge in demand for counseling during the pandemic, have since scaled up their support services thanks to an outpouring of financial help from various nonprofits , donors, state legislatures and the federal government. “Connection is so important.