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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The long-standing collaboration between LSAC and AALS and the impressive histories and strengths of both organizations will ensure a smooth transition in July,” she continued. “In Testy served as Dean and Professor of Law at University of Washington School of Law from 2009 to 2017 and at Seattle University School of Law from 2005 to 2009.

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$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify Geosciences

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The percentage of Black environmental scientists and geoscientists fluctuated between 1% and 7.8%, from 2005 to 2019. In 2019, about 33% of environmental scientists and geoscientists were women, according to the American Geoscience Institute.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

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As institutions across the United States strive to support and sustain their workforce and provide high-quality resources to students, this is a pivotal time for collaboration”, she continued. “As From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. It was a devastating blow to the college.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We believe in absolutely helping them actualize their goals and vice versa.”

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How Active Minds’ Interns Champion Mental Health

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My comfort movie is any movie from the Barbie film series, specifically the ones from 2001–2005. I’m really looking forward to learning how to be a better advocate and help companies collaborate with Active Minds to create thoughtful social impact. I love the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley.