Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

The PSSG – it was first funded in 2022 via the Consolidated Appropriations Act – recognizes and awards funds to institutions that propose to use the grant for evidence-based reforms and practices in pursuit of bolstering student participation, retention, transfer, and completion rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Locally known as Tri-C, the institution provides affordable access to a college degree from the urban downtown to the sprawling suburbs. Residents will receive wrap-around support like on-site high-quality childcare, a computer center and study room, access to academic counseling and financial advising, and more.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

The journey to reaching one’s goals hinges on access to and awareness of vital student success resources. Dean of Counseling and Student Success Programs at Diablo Valley College, emphasized the importance of early intervention to support struggling students. Nicole Guerrero Trevino, Ph.D., Panelists Cynthia Hernandez, Ph.D.,

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

“Related to student success, CEED has a robust center that includes tutoring, mentoring, and advocacy for students to ensure they are on the path to achievement and graduation,” adds Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, associate vice provost for College Access. Sanders has worked with CEED in various capacities throughout her 22 years at Virginia Tech.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Access to sports Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Nzingha Prescod initially didn’t see many sports options, but at age 8 she found her way to The Peter Westbrook Foundation, which offered fencing to New York City kids. It also seeks to improve access to quality education for kids in under-resourced communities. years at St.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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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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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures. It’s part of the equation.”

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team. According to the latest data from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) , the majority of college counseling center directors are white (59%) and female (70%).

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2012, I had the opportunity to move into a newly created role serving as the Director of University Retention Programs, where I worked with the University President on institutional strategies related to student success and retention. There is a national focus on the value of higher education, including cost and outcomes.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

A review of research on trans students’ experiences in higher education conducted by the UCLA Williams Institute found that TGNC college students face discrimination and harassment, which can harm their academic performance and retention. These issues often affect transgender students throughout their academic journey.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability. million for bachelor’s degree holders and $1.6

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These responses doubled those of the prior year’s survey, and they far exceeded other common retention threats such as finances and academic difficulty. Meeting this challenge requires a campus-wide mental health strategy, something that has traditionally been the domain of student affairs and centered on the counseling center.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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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. Increasing Retention Rates for Black and Latino Men. Counseling Center Website Audit. Go to resource center. More on student affairs. December 6, 2022.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While military experience has led some to academic success , it also presents unique challenges that can negatively impact grades and retention. Resources include 24/7 access to crisis counselors, coping strategies, podcasts, and webinars. Increase access to mental health services within the VRC.

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Timely MD

JULY 6, 2022

College students in rural America need accessible mental health services now more than ever. Limited access to affordable childcare. Barriers to care impact student health and well-being in rural communities Rural barriers to mental health services are commonly summarized within three categories: Accessibility. Talk to TimelyMD.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Among them are peer chats and peer access lines, which are warm lines — as opposed to hotlines — that students can call to get emotional support. The panelists included: Tierra M. Smith University R. More institutions are adding peer-to-peer programs. When discussing Johnson C.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Among them are peer chats and peer access lines, which are warm lines — as opposed to hotlines — that students can call to get emotional support. At college counseling centers, caseloads have soared, and hiring (and keeping) health care professionals is more difficult.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Mayes is an Associate Professor of Counseling at University of Arizona Dr. Shawn C. anxiety, depression) while being less likely than their White peers to have access to and engagement in treatment (CBC, 2020). recruitment, admissions, retention, milestone navigation, etc.). Professional School Counseling, 26 (1a), 18-33.

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EAB

MAY 8, 2023

Further, more students can access sufficient class materials online, allowing them to skip school when they don’t see the benefits of being there. Supported through challenges: Just 22% of middle school students and 24% of high school students report accessing counseling or psychological services when struggling with mental health.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Congress created the TRIO programs because it recognized that low-income, first-generation students often face significant financial and societal obstacles to accessing and achieving success in higher education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

While it’s important to support Black and Latino men throughout the entire student lifecycle, our research team found four moments when that support is especially critical for retention and graduation. Increasing Retention Rates for Black and Latino Men. Counseling Center Website Audit. The first day on campus. Read the studies.

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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. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities. 75% of respondents provide 30+ hours of care for their child/ren each week while attending school. Child care options are limited.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While military experience has led some to academic success , it also presents unique challenges that can negatively impact grades and retention. Resources include 24/7 access to crisis counselors, coping strategies, podcasts, and webinars. Increase access to mental health services within the VRC.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This simple but effective tool allows the institution to reach out discreetly, as only designated staff members are alerted when someone raises their hand—initiating a timely response from counseling or support services. Enhance accessibility by linking the career center to the Navigate360 app homepage for seamless student access.

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