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Survey: Faculty and Staff Observe Increasing Demand for Mental Health Support Among Online Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according to a new survey from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and teletherapy company Uwill. It's not why they chose the online education in the first place.”

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Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Akré raised her hand and described some of the decisions that people in that position have to make—like whether to pay for insurance or whether to pay for gasoline or a cell phone bill. In health services, marginalized populations are often left empirically invisible. Everyone just kind of looked at me like, huh,” said Akré.

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Charlie Baker Goes to the NCAA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During his first year in the role, Baker has shepherded the Student Athlete Holistic Policy for D-I, which guarantees scholarships and access to mental health services. At the NCAA, Baker currently works with institutions — across Division I, II, and III that comprise 19,000 teams, 500,000 student-athletes.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

What happens when students design their own service-learning projects involving collaborative and research-based work? This article describes two examples of public health service-learning combined with other HIPs that have resulted in high student engagement and success. Association of American Colleges & Universities.

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The Dark Legacy of Elite University Medical Centers

Higher Education Inquirer

Conversely, low-income patients, especially those without insurance or with inadequate insurance, are often forced into overcrowded public hospitals or community clinics that are underfunded, understaffed, and unable to provide the level of care available at elite institutions. where medical costs often lead to unequal access to care.

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Take It From Me….You need a Health Plan

College Forward

Take It From Me…You need health insurance (or at least a viable plan just in case you get sick, injured, or have other health-related issues arise) With everything that happens at the end of the year, one of the most important things for you to do is make sure you’re fully covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance for the next year.

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Get Psyched! Explore the Top 5 Cities for Psychology Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Irelands (and Dublins) growing emphasis on mental wellness makes Dublin an excellent choice for budding psychologists, whether youre looking for opportunities in research, or at a private or clinical practice focusing on developing community outreach and mental health programs. Want to lay the groundwork for a successful career in psychology?