Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Encourage Open Communication : Students deserve a safe space to discuss their feelings and concerns. Foster open dialogue by establishing peer support systems, counseling services, and mental health resources. Provide Access to Resources : Ensure that teachers have access to mental health resources and support networks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education. Dr. Jimmy E.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If I could change one thing about the world and had unlimited resources, I would build free/all-inclusive wellness and community centers where people could not only focus on physical health but also have resources for mental health, such as counseling/therapy and career help. Why is mental health advocacy important to you?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2024

“It’s been an incredibly challenging and chaotic year in student loan space,” said Persis Yu, deputy executive director and managing counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate student debt. Persis Yu, deputy executive director and managing counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

These programs waive tuition and connect students with academic counseling to ensure their success. Through deliberate, intentional efforts to bring in students from traditionally underserved populations, WVC’s dual enrollment programs are not only building opportunity and access but impacting enrollment as well. Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

The authors argue that these results support the continued importance of diversity initiatives in higher education, both for increasing access and for promoting students' academic and social development. Their findings demonstrate the significant educational and civic benefits of interracial and interethnic interactions during college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

However in junior high school, it was a Black American school counselor that influenced my career trajectory into the counseling profession. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Efforts implemented by awarded institutions in prior years have included services such as counseling, tutoring, childcare, community-building activities, targeted outreach, financial assistance, technology provision, and transportation. “By

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. Unclear systems: Overlapping or confusing systems for accessing resources can deter already overwhelmed students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Individuals are denied equitable access to education and coerced into relinquishing their native tongues. Students like me, who are already compelled to communicate in English in virtually all facets of daily life, find this expectation particularly burdensome.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Colleges and universities also need to prepare communications strategies for a range of possible decisions. Schools should take time this fall to inventory all of their relevant policies and practices, Coleman said, and to gather the institutional and external research that could provide a foundation for how to make any necessary changes. “I

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Timely MD

JANUARY 24, 2025

The Goals of CEEP include: Providing immediate, accessible support to students and the community during/after the event. Offering students a range of ways to access support tailored to their needs. CEEP is designed to address a wide range of emotional emergencies that affect campus communities. Who is eligible?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Schools can directly communicate with these families, highlighting the specific financial benefits and support services available to transfer students.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

However, 78% of students expressed still needing help managing their emotions , though only about half (36%) received counseling or therapy in the last year. Effective, accessible, and equitable mental health care remains essential to student success. Here’s how counseling can benefit a patient.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues.

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School Counselor Blog

MARCH 2, 2025

Think about your school community and what supplies/materials you have access to at your school. School Communication Below is an example of an email we sent out to teachers, students, and families to share information about De-Stress After the Test. Need a speaker for your school counseling group?

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The Counseling Geek

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Live Streaming Your Counseling Workshops. In this post – I would like to share a guide to help you take your in-person workshops and make them accessible both live and as an archived video using some free and easy tools. So overall – more people are accessing my content year over year. A Guide from Start to Finish.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Disconnection and increased isolation Natural disasters can lead to isolation due to physical displacement, loss of communication, or breakdown of social connections. This disconnection can intensify feelings of loneliness, making it harder for students to access their usual support systems and mental health resources.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 20, 2021

S o she decided to first enroll at Ivy Tech Community College, “because it was affordable, and it had the degree program I was looking for,” with the goal of eventually transferring and earning a bachelor’s degree. For every 100 students who enroll in community college, 31 percent transfer to a four-year institution and just 14.6

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Timely MD

APRIL 4, 2023

Lack of virtual resources: Although virtual therapy has become more widely available in recent years, access to these resources can be limited for college athletes who may not have access to technology or may not be familiar with how to use these types of resources.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Looking back, I can’t help but wonder how different my experience might have been if I had access to telehealth services that could have connected me with a mental health professional right from my dorm. With a teletherapy service like TimelyCare, students can access a licensed provider, wherever they happen to be.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

Limited resources and support: Faculty and staff may have limited access to mental health resources tailored to their needs. Organizational culture and support: Unsatisfactory organizational culture, lack of recognition, and inadequate communication can lead to mental health challenges.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

By partnering with the Pell Institute, Ascendium is working to reduce institutional barriers to accessing and completing college and to help more learners from low-income backgrounds achieve their educational and career goals. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. These programs not only provide immediate financial relief but also serve as a long-term investment in the future of students from underserved communities.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

Given the concern for student athletes’ health and psychological well-being, we know that it is critical that these students know how to access mental health services. Campus safety reporting to student affairs could allow student activists and campus police to communicate and collaborate more effectively. February 10, 2022.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

92% of respondents either did not have access to or were unaware of on-campus child care options. To get the word out about an institution's services, leaders should consider targeted marketing and communication efforts. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities. Child care options are limited.

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Thrive Alliance Group

JULY 3, 2024

It doesn’t take a huge budget to communicate with people. Mental health support services, such as assessments and psychological counseling, are reimbursable expenses under SEMI. Schools have an obligation to remove obstacles that prevent students from accessing their education. Extraordinary Aid.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Now imagine those very characteristics that make us who we are inadvertently becoming obstacles to accessing health care. Western Colorado University student, Precious Allen, shares about the impact of having access to TimelyCare’s diverse network of care providers. It was focused on what’s next in my career?,” Haywood said. “I

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The two also offer examples of schools that are doing a good job of managing logistics around delivering educational content as well as resources, from counseling to computers to things as basic as pencils and pens, to students behind bars. Who just hasn't accessed higher education, doesn't necessarily have that experience. MM: Gotcha.

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EAB

MAY 5, 2023

While counseling is a critical part of mental health care, unfortunately, mental health professionals are in short supply and often already over capacity. The upper tiers represent high-intensity options such as 1:1 counseling, while the bottom tiers represent lower intensity programs and services.

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Thrive Alliance Group

JUNE 10, 2024

Yet those students are still suffering and can benefit from short-term counseling and/or learning coping mechanisms that can help them do better in school. The bigger issue here, with much higher stakes, is the students with severe issues who lack access to information and help. Lack of awareness leads to more serious outcomes.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

In some cases, melt is amplified because of ineffective communication. Reducing jargon in your communications will also help first-generation and low-income students feel supported and less like “college outsiders.” LISTEN NOW This is why communicating with students early and often is so important; you need time to build affinity.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Chaplin said these spaces should be judgment-free, safe spaces where students can express their emotions and access support. Increase access and awareness of campus resources Meeting students where they are is also important, particularly on social media, since traditional communication methods like emails may not be as effective.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. In the last 20 years, there's been this really big resurgence of community-based organizations that are, I would say, kind of called college access and success as a general bucket term.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While many business schools became test-optional when COVID-19 lockdowns limited access to testing facilities, test-optional is likely here to stay. TIP 2: Clearly establish and communicate your “return on education”. Explore our research on adult learner motivations and behaviors. Do you offer internship or fellowship opportunities?

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

During these periods, learners will continue to have access to after-hours care as they always do. To access TimelyCare, visit timelycare.com/jhu and use your Hopkins email address to log in. Please see below for schedule adjustments. Appointments can still be made by calling the appropriate clinic.

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