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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. Dr. Nichole Kang College campuses have made great strides in making mental health services available to students, but access remains a critical issue.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community Colleges Are Well Positioned Historically, equity and inclusion in higher education have been shaped by various legislation and milestones that improved learner access in America. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Aside from writing about the plight of Black men in higher education, in our scholarship, we have employed an anti-deficit approach to highlight critical factors that help to facilitate the access, retention, and persistence of Black men in college.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While I can't cover every facet of mentoring in a single article, I want to share three core principles—backed by research and real-world experience—that colleges should consider when developing or enhancing mentoring programs. That’s the quiet power of mentoring—it creates ripple effects far beyond the moment.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this article, we share the perspectives of three Black female CEOs and our rise to the college presidency. These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students. As leaders, we are constantly evolving, learning, and growing.

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Authorship for post/PhDers – the problem of gift authorship

Patter by Pat Thomson

Have drafted or written, substantially revised or critically reviewed the article. Have agreed on the journal to which the article will be submitted. And importantly, you Agree to take responsibility and be accountable for the contents of the article. Photo by Doncoombez on Unsplash

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As chief executive officers in the California community college system, we embarked upon the topic of STEM out of an acute awareness of the lack of Dr. Lennor Johnson opportunities available to disproportionately impacted communities, and a shared commitment to forging increased pathways for those with the least access.