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School Fundraising in the Digital Age: Policy, Privacy, and Pitfalls

Student Privacy Compass

A 2024 data breach involving a student-focused fundraising platform, exposed over 700,000 student records—including names, photos, and contact details—underscoring the importance of due diligence before approving any digital fundraising tool ( VPNMentor Report ). Has the purpose of the fundraiser been clearly defined and communicated?

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What Should Schools Prioritize to Support Youth Mental Health? Priority #1: Provide More Specialized Mental Health Professionals and Paraprofessionals on Campus

SRI Education

However, state and district leaders now worry that especially with reduced federal funding to support school-based mental health services and professional development, there are not enough specialized mental health staff to meet students’ current or future needs ( EAB, 2023a ). With limited resources where should leaders put their money?

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How the TimelyCare Campus Emotional Emergency Program (CEEP) Supports Campus Communities

Timely MD

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.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies. Dr. Barbara J.

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When Disaster Strikes: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Extreme Weather Events

Timely MD

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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Why Colleges and Universities Should Address Faculty and Staff Mental Health

Timely MD

Emotional depletion: Dealing with diverse student populations and academic pressures can take an emotional toll. Limited resources and support: Faculty and staff may have limited access to mental health resources tailored to their needs. We offer innovative solutions to ensure easy access to mental health care on campus.

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

EAB

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. Breaking down the silo between athletics and mental health by moving athletics under student affairs might be one way to aid student well-being. -->.