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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources.

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Recognizing Great Work in Assessment: 2nd Annual SAAL Awards!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Recipients: University of Oregon Basic Needs Program This project exemplifies how a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice was woven into the collaborative efforts of the UO Basic Needs Program, UO Libraries, and faculty. Moore, PhD, JD, MPH at Prairie View A & M University (HBCU ) Since 2018, Dr. Tondra L.

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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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Anchors Away: Building Community, Mindfulness, Equity, and Reflection

The Scholarly Teacher

For example, the health services medical director led the participants through breathing exercises. Techniques video library: Update your classmate. Additionally, experts from various university offices were invited to lead these moments, in hopes that new faculty could connect with campus resources. link] Edutopia (2023).

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting in 2011, Rueda-Acedo has incorporated innovative experiential learning activities and forged community partnerships with organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and DFW Toys for Tots. “In We believe in absolutely helping them actualize their goals and vice versa.”

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Mental health services. Offering mental health support services to online students helps them feel connected to the university and motivated to stay in class. Students need to be able to make a connection when they’re experiencing moments of stress or when personal challenges arise. Recognize student individuality.

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CU health plan expands resources for mental health support

CU Work-Life Balance

A whole picture of health includes mental health, and CU Health Plans are set to offer more robust coverage for mental health services in the new plan year. The university saw increased mental health care utilization across all plans, resulting in this added coverage. Employees can download Ginger on kp.org.

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