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Fidelity Matters: Assessing Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in P-12 and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In doing so, we remain true to the definition of fidelity the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. We share one example. To assess an agencys (School/University) commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression, a 5-point scale is used by the Center and adopted from Siegle et al.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Among the expanded resources are mental health services, food security initiatives and tailored educational pathways. The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The political landscape that’s targeting LGBTQ people is taking a toll on young people’s mental health, especially right now with the Supreme Court decisions and DEI efforts being removed or educational institutions being pressured by their state governments,” says Jorge Valencia, executive director of the Point Foundation.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

News survey revealed that 70% of 3,649 students struggled with mental health since starting college. Mental health is synonymous with psychological wellness, a multidimensional construct involving satisfaction and balance among mind, body, and spirit (Myers & Sweeney, 2005). A recent U.S. Dance (e.g.,

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

COE

Your belief was well-founded, as in 2004, I was selected as an astronaut. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role. I was even honored with the TRIO Achiever Award in 2001, before my astronaut selection.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Now is the time to learn how to make a positive impact on the mental wellness of students and carry that strategy for health and wellness throughout the year. 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition. 90% may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Now is the time to learn how to make a positive impact on the mental wellness of students and carry that strategy for health and wellness throughout the year. 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition. 90% may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.