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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The phrase 'global learning' is not necessarily synonymous with international learning, but it focuses on enabling our students to recognize the global patterns and systems that we live in, work in, play in on a daily basis, from the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the means of transportation we use.

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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 other hand, many students do not seek counseling, even if they’re in great distress. Higher education institutions need to meet the mental health needs of students who refrain from seeking help.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Achieving and maintaining a healthy balance between physical, emotional, and social functioning is critical for psychological wellness and optimal academic performance in higher education. For college students, the most likely SDOH were food insecurity, transportation, safety, social support, and housing (Nazmi et al.,