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Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

However, only 37% sought mental health resources at their school in some cases, because they were uncertain about how to utilize them. News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college.

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The Problem with Our College Ranking System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Princeton announced its wonderful change in policy to support lower-income families, it made the front pages of three global newspapers and magazines and was reported in countless others. Rankings would be much more helpful if they prioritized how institutions effectively and ethically utilize the resources they do have.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While many dually enrolled students are taking college courses from high school classrooms, the importance of someone from the college talking with them about their academic plans and aspirations and encouraging them to utilize available support services should not be underestimated. Dr. Courtney Adkins serves as Associate Director of Publications, (..)

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A People Person

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She later adds, “So many people are leaving the profession because of their misguided use in terms of how they are being utilized as registered nurses.” “That way, they cannot possibly, without assistance, be of use to the patient.” Because ultimately, the goal of a nurse is to effectively care for and be of use to others, she says.

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A Black Scholar’s Journey in Shaping Study Abroad Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A lack of awareness and information, utility for future careers, and perceived unaffordability often stand in the way of students of color considering and pursuing study abroad opportunities. But you can’t be what you don't see, Dabney says. Students perceive that finances would be an obstacle to study abroad,” says Dabney.

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The Neglected Minority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sixty percent of respondents said they had experienced housing insecurity — which includes an array of challenges that include an inability to pay rent or utilities, not having a place to stay or needing to move frequently — within the previous year.

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The Equity Imperative ?of the Place-Bound Student

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nevertheless, in California and most states with firmly established universities with powerful ties to policymakers, wealthy and active alumni, and higher education structures built for a decidedly different era and political economy, establishing and advancing community college baccalaureate degrees is typically a Sisyphean task.