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

Timely MD

While there are many critically important measures to consider and take when preparing for and responding to natural disasters, the mental health of the campus community should be one of them. Five ways disasters affect emotional well-being 1.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. This period witnessed a remarkable increase in minority enrollments and the establishment of support programs designed to cater to diverse student bodies.

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

EAB

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet.

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Comfortable Conversations: Creating Safe Spaces for Difficult Topics

Timely MD

Recent data, however, show belonging and loneliness are things many college students struggle with, underscoring the profound impact of loneliness on psychological distress among students. The number one way students seek support for their mental health is through their peers, followed by their family. In addition to U.S.

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How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors

EAB

Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. The result should be an improvement in overall wellness across the student body.

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Why Colleges and Universities Should Address Faculty and Staff Mental Health

Timely MD

While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. Balancing teaching, research, administration, and student support can lead to burnout.

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Supporting our community affected by tragic loss

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Although this tragedy did not occur on a Johns Hopkins campus, we have been in communication with the Baltimore Police Department throughout its investigation and are providing support services to our students, staff, alumni, and neighbors. We take very seriously your safety and well-being.