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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. If someone had asked Baker at the time about his plans post his governorship in 2022, he says that serving as NCAA president would not have been on the list. “I

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The State of Mental Health in College Students Today

Higher Ed Connects: Mental Health

For a friend of mine who also struggled with mental illness, it was the sudden onset of major life changes that surfaced her issues. The research is clear: college students are struggling with mental health. Many colleges are struggling to keep up with the demand of students who need mental health services.

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