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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Incarceration is not an individual experienceits a collective trauma that extends into our classrooms, campuses, and student services. That staggering figure should force us to reflect on how many students are directly impacted and how many might be silent about it. Finally, listen to students. Nearly 1 in 2 U.S.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’ve been fortunate to serve as both a mentee—learning from exceptional administrators, students, and community leaders—and a mentor to students, peers, and young professionals. Dr. Daniel JJ McEachern serves as Vice President of Student Services at Mitchell Community College. Mentoring still works.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Also discussed: The need for financial aid policies to meet the needs of diverse student demographics, namely socioeconomic status and race. Parents represented a wide spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds and family compositions, while staff ranged from directors down to lower-level administrators. Prioritizing students.

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Can Colleges Control Administrative Bloat?

College Planners of America

Limited in ways to grow revenue such as offering new programs or recruiting more foreign students while approaching a “demographic cliff” in the population of college-age people, all but the most elite colleges need to cut costs and lower tuition to remain viable. The ratio between faculty and administrators has shrunk.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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Power Your Financial Aid Using A Financial Aid Assistant Program

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in. Designed specifically for private and independent K-12 schools, FAA removes administrative burdens, ensures award accuracy, and supports familieshelping schools optimize aid allocation and attract the right students.