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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Similar figures were reported among Latinx students. Many other educational institutions segment student services into different silos.

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Strategies for Creating Equitable Mental Health Cultures in Higher Education

Active Minds

Implementing the strategies promoted in the report and discussed in the webinar will help students receive tailored support, and give institutions the ability to better care for diverse student populations who are often not well served in higher education — a major step towards equity in the field of higher education.

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Dismantling the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leaders and scholars of color, along with their allies, have sought access to the academy for themselves and for students. Many of us have, for decades, sought to make higher education more diverse, accessible, and inclusive. Higher education is rife with other examples of this phenomenon.

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For HSIs, “Servingness” is a Journey, Not an Endpoint

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My journey from the barrios of Albuquerque to a career in higher education is a testament to the power of commitment—and coaching. As the ranks of HSIs grow and enroll even more students, it’s long overdue that we begin to operationalize the concept of “servingness” as a central factor to the success of these institutions.

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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prompted by California Assembly Bill 2881, introduced by Senator Marc Berman in 2022, the legislation provided priority registration for students with dependents and mandated the development of a centralized webpage offering parenting students access to both on-campus and off-campus resources.

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the pursuit of higher education becomes increasingly competitive and demanding, the focus on academic achievements often overshadows the personal battles that many Ph.D. students face behind the scenes. Kiarra Boenitz Additionally, scholarly discourse on the intersection of graduate education and mental health, exemplified by J.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As I reflect on my journey through higher education, I find myself looking back on a career that began in the small, rural community of Calhoun in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was there that I first understood the profound impact that education could have on a person’s life.

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