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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dozens of studies agree that sense of belonging is defined as a basicneed [and human right], a fundamental motivation, sufficient to drive behaviors and perceptions. Its satisfaction leads to positive gains such as happiness, elation, wellbeing , achievement, and optimal functioning (Strayhorn, 2019, p.

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Valued or Devalued: Considering the Status of African Americans in Historically White Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is great concern that African American student enrollment is reported to have declined by 29% from 2011 to 2019, representing a decrease of 600,000 persons. Harvey serves as Distinguished Scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C. Dr. William B.

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Puerto Rican Resilience Is a Lesson for the Mainland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Being an HSI gives institutions access to grants and funding that must be used to better support and serve Latinx students. Enrollment decreases are partly due to the exodus of Puerto Rican residents after Hurricane Maria in 2017 and the earthquakes, which started rumbling in late 2019 and culminated in two quakes on Jan.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some are creating new programming, while others endeavor to increase access for students interested in serving the most vulnerable populations. With health services management they can work as managers in hospitals and in enhancing healthcare access. Dr. Shamard Charles is an assistant professor of public health at St. Francis College.

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How Community Colleges Fuel Students' Dreams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty and staff at DCCC embraced him, Shegog said, seeing him as a human first and foremost, asking him to share who he was, his past, and his dreams. Her activism and efforts to spread awareness of life-saving tools like Narcan helped Jackson County, WI achieve zero accidental overdoses in 2019.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of AI in Mental Health Care

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AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of data, including patient history, symptoms, and other relevant information, to identify patterns that may not be evident to a human clinician. I was captivated by the potential for AI to revolutionize therapy outcomes and improve access to tailored support for individuals in need.

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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [link] ). Dr. Donna Y. Fletcher Jr.,

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