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Why Public Trust in Higher Ed Is Declining — And What Leaders Can Do About It: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education: Addressing Challenges Through Transparency, Affordability, and Workforce Alignment

The Change Leader, Inc.

Similarly, the NYU School of Medicine has eliminated tuition for all medical students, reducing financial barriers in a high-cost field and setting a precedent for targeted tuition-free initiatives. Financial support systems also play a critical role in reducing the burden of student debt.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This program really helped me in terms of my career path,” says Tajrian, who is planning to apply to medical school, and says AAP was tremendously helpful in her understanding of what that entails. “I That begins from the time the students enter UCLA, progressing as they become intently focused in their junior and senior years.

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Four elements of quality campus-based eating disorder treatment

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Who’s on the treatment team: Treating an eating disorder generally involves “a combination of psychological and nutritional counseling, along with medical and psychiatric monitoring,” Altunkara continues. Services include early identification, assessment and ongoing management of disordered eating.

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Misinformation is spreading as more students seek mental health care

University Business

Universities once struggling to keep up with the surge in demand for counseling during the pandemic have since scaled up their support services. But heightened awareness surrounding campus mental health services has become “both a blessing and a curse,” says Dr. .”

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Maslow's Hierarchy in Action: How Student Affairs Can use the Framework for Better Assessment of Wellbeing

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

If students are worried about where their next meal will come from, odds are they are not focused when sitting in class; likewise, if they have to choose between necessary medical care or paying a tuition bill, they may not persist. But be warned, conducting a needs assessment should be accompanied by a willingness to act on the results!

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Wealth and Want Part 4: Robocolleges and the Working Class Roboworkers

Higher Education Inquirer

Limited Academic Support: Robocolleges may have fewer resources and support services compared to traditional institutions, which can make it difficult for students to succeed academically. Medicine: Substandard medical professionals can pose a serious risk to patient safety and health.

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Closing the degree awarding gap: How can we ensure that ethnic minority students reach their full potential at our university?

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Mohini is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Scientist, Lecturer, and the lead for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Edinburgh Medical School. Launching awareness campaigns for support services: Boosting awareness about the available support services to ensure their utilisation. Apr 1, 2024

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