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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our 2016 co-authored op-ed, “ Viewing Black Male Students as Princes, Not Problems,” we advocate for an approach that emphasizes the potential of Black males rather than focusing on perceived deficiencies. These experiences often lead to feelings of isolation and directly impact their confidence, mental health, and academic success.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. They’re on a journey.

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A Persevering Spirit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Diane Finley, Prince George’s Community College; and Dr. Christine McDermott, Delaware State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Don’t stretch yourself out too thin. Learn how to say no as a junior faculty member but say it with poise and some grace. I love my students. I love my teaching.

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How Active Minds Speakers Can Help You Create Lasting Mental Health Change

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Research shows that peer-to-peer outreach is the best way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage people to seek help if they need it. Jade’s bold, authentic, and unapologetic approach to addressing mental health is admired and respected by many.

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Two Community Colleges in the South Are Bringing Students Back

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The presidents of these institutions said these increases are testament to tireless and intentional effort from faculty, staff, and leadership. It was most pronounced from 2016 to 2020, where we dropped about 25% of our enrollment. Actress Taraji P Henson brought her mental health nonprofit to the campus to offer free group therapy. “We

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NASPA Centers the Stories of Diverse Student Affairs Professionals

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Our mental-health and well-being is just as important as the learners who get to work with every day," said Shivers, who was in her job at OSU for only two and a half months when the pandemic shut down colleges and universities across the world. "It It might be your time, but not your door," she added.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) opened its current housing facility, Wickiup Hall, in 2016. The Dax Program provides referrals and service plans that include physical and mental health, legal services and other services participants may need. The building is in proximity to classes and campus resources.