Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me. Social media, virtual interactions, and fragmented communication are abundant today and have negative consequences for our youth.

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COE

MARCH 1, 2023

Ronda McLelland, director of Student Support Services at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, hosts a reception for her TRIO graduates and their families immediately before the main ceremony on campus and gives cords out to her seniors for this event each year. “We

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Campus staffing challenges Despite best efforts and continual improvement, recruiting and retaining a diverse team of therapists representing students’ identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences has long been challenging for college counseling centers, in turn leading to significant issues with student retention. Batista said.

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Timely MD

APRIL 4, 2023

Stigma: Despite the increasing awareness and acceptance of prioritizing mental health, there is still a stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health concerns, especially in the athletic community. Mental health assessments can also be implemented to detect student-athletes who may be struggling and need encouragement to seek care.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If the mental burden is constant and interferes with day-to-day functioning, reaching out to a counselor or therapist can be crucial for finding relief. By leveraging platforms that students already use, campuses can better connect students to the communities and resources they need.

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