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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

The partnership’s success is rooted in the ADVANCE program , which provides focused academic pathways coupled with coaching and other supports for students who want to transfer to GMU. It requires commitment from faculty and top leaders. Serving transfer students well is an essential enrollment (and revenue) strategy.

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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. Subsequent studies and news reports have revealed a decline in faculty and staff mental health.

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Supporting our community affected by tragic loss

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

If ever there is cause for heightened alert, we will notify the community immediately via our Rave alert system, which we encourage you to sign up for here. To support our community during this difficult time, we include below the resources that are available to all JHU students, faculty, and staff.

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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to all Hopkins faculty and staff on Tuesday October 3, 2023. Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern. 

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Top 10 blog posts of 2023

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Whether you choose to use this substance or not, a change at the state level could have ripple effects for our campus community. Students, faculty, and staff should be informed about how the new law will impact the student body on and off campus. Free and discounted stuff for students.

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Information about COVID-19, flu and RSV

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Our vaccination policies for students and employees will remain unchanged during the upcoming term. For campus guests, only divisions that host on-campus guests who stay overnight in JHU on-campus residential facilities will be responsible for communicating the vaccination requirement and ensuring compliance. Kevin Shollenberger.

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Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team to East Baltimore

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

To reach the BHCST, you can call the Access Line at 410-516-WELL (9355). We are committed to ongoing partnership with our community and the BHCST advisory committee as we continue to strengthen our mobile crisis response. to 9:30 p.m., with 24-hour support available by phone through the Access Line. Thank you for your support.