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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

By: Lauren Bell Nearly 40% of students transfer from one institution to another at some point during their postsecondary journey, but on average, 43 % of credits students already earned are not accepted by their receiving institution. So, what do the data reveal about how well colleges serve transfer students?

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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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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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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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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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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.