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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. Department of Education confirmed that 8% of students experiences homelessness.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Finally, all institutions can eliminate gendered language, such as, “freshman” The visibility created by these efforts will be noticed by LGBTQ+ students and their allies – sending a strong signal of support and safety. Double Down on Mental Health Services. Train Faculty and Staff.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an HBCU institution, does not have a bachelor’s degree program in public health, it has other programs directly related to public health issues. With health services management they can work as managers in hospitals and in enhancing healthcare access.

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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. Enhances Security and Safety For the protection of students, it is imperative to implement advanced security measures including surveillance cameras, key card access, and round-the-clock security guards.

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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.

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Higher Education Inquirer - Untitled Article

Higher Education Inquirer

If you report on US colleges and universities, get to know these 19 higher education databases by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist's Resource No matter what issue youre covering on the higher education beat, your story will be stronger if you ground it in high-quality data. Department of Education.