Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Yet higher education institutions are falling short on delivering essential mental health resources for students. Only 29% of colleges have a counseling center that is accredited, and just 28% conduct formal wellness screenings of their students. It is our aspiration that many more institutions of higher education in the U.S.

Mental health 259

Mental health Counseling Application Student wellbeing 259

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2024

The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. The document's authors misrepresent the origins of progressive thought in education. Dr. Ivory A.

Higher education 328

Higher education Education Low income student Inclusion 328

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Group counseling. Use group work (counseling) for Black boys and young men to come together in community to discuss topics related not only to their backgrounds, but also academics, careers, and mental health challenges. Invite Black men from the community into the classroom and counseling groups to discuss their experiences.

Education 310

Education Mental health Counseling Humanities 310

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Our higher education institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.

Higher education 321

Higher education Education Inclusion Equity 321

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To create more effective pathways for students at younger ages, higher education institutions can collaborate closely with middle and high schools. By aligning curricula, these agreements also reduce redundancy in coursework and better prepare students for the next stage of their education.

Higher education 317

Higher education Education Placement Counseling 317

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Receiving access to higher education can significantly increase income, skill development, employment opportunities, and much more, all critical factors that can help Black student parents achieve their goals and secure access to family-sustaining wages," said Justin Nalley, senior policy analyst at the Joint Center and co-author of the brief.

Community college 270

Community college Career counseling Students Grant 270

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Harvard College and SFFA vs University of North Carolina (UNC) , higher education experts in California already know what the postsecondary world could look like without affirmative action, the consideration of race as one of many elements when deciding admission. s “multiracial democracy.”

Higher education 290

Higher education Equity Education Counseling 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

A nationally recognized expert on African American males, Moore has had a distinguished career in higher education as a researcher and a champion for diversityboth in his work at the National Science Foundation and at OSU. His research spans multiple disciplines, including school counseling, urban education, and STEM.

Leadership 334

Leadership STEM education Inclusion Higher education 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fabián Sergio Wander, director of the counseling center and health and wellness services at Hostos Community College (Hostos) in New York, said there has been an increase in the number of students connecting with mental health services. We call it counseling on the go,” Wander said. We’ll provide psychological information.

Mental health 312

Mental health Community college Counseling Students 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2025

Higher education institutions prioritizing student empowerment and mental well-being call attention to the prevalence of PTSD in American society. By fostering proactive, community-wide approaches, higher ed institutions can ensure that support is accessible and responsive to the experiences of the entire student body.

Mental health 279

Mental health Students Counseling Scheduling 279

Active Minds

MARCH 16, 2023

Implementing the strategies promoted in the report and discussed in the webinar will help students receive tailored support, and give institutions the ability to better care for diverse student populations who are often not well served in higher education — a major step towards equity in the field of higher education.

Mental health 264

Mental health Higher education Education Student wellbeing 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. Toldson, professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and recipient of AABHEs Distinguished Cultural Award, urged attendees to fiercely defend academic freedom. Dr. Ivory A.

Mathematics 278

Mathematics Inclusion Higher education Administration 278

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Allowing more organizations like Active Minds and Timely Care on campus or the counseling center, or religious centers that can offer spiritual advice and having someone to talk to all really help. It helps to make us feel heard and provides that connection and bond,” she said. When the entire school feels engaged it feels pretty good.”

Mental health 298

Mental health Students Counseling Access 298

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

An Inclusive Approach As educators passionate about and dedicated to the success of our students, we have an obligation to step in and play a role in alleviating this issue. Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals. campus is much more than a counseling center.

Mental health 264

Mental health Inclusion Access Accessibility 264

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2025

In addition to supportive family, I relied on the TRIO-Educational Opportunity Program to help me navigate the system of higher education. TRIO doesn’t provide free tuition, but offers academic tutoring, mentoring, financial guidance, personal counseling, and career services that help students.

First generation 239

First generation Mentoring Low income student Students 239

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the state of higher education in America, where completion rates are increasingly threatened by external factors.

Mental health 235

Mental health Financial aid Student success Success 235

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2025

Hines Black students have cultural assets and exude brilliance in both K-12 and Higher Education. Black educators and K-12 and stakeholders in higher education (e.g., According to research, Black/African American individuals are underrepresented in STEM. Below, we go deeper and provide recommendations.

Mentoring 306

Mentoring Students Curriculum Collaboration 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

I am open to unlearning and relearning and recognizing my privilege as a cisgender male while navigating the burdens of being an African American male in the upper echelon of higher education, particularly community college education. Students learn that they have a person who cares about them at the college.

Leadership 306

Leadership Equity Tutoring Financial aid 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2025

We know that many early childhood educators face a host of layered challenges: economic insecurity, family obligations, language barriers, and more. Shelley Rouser and Dr. Kim Krzanowskilead the work of the Early Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University.

Education 232

Education Career counseling Inclusion Counseling 232

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2025

Eligible health services include but are not limited to, psychological services, counseling, nursing services, physical therapy, Medicaid outreach and case management. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, report co-lead and senior fellow at Education Northwest, brought a higher education perspective to the project.

Community college 297

Community college Mental health Case manager Financial aid 297

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2025

Addressing the mental health crisis through outdoor equity The mental health crisis in higher education is a growing concern. While universities provide counseling services, there is increasing recognition that nature-based interventions can offer a powerful complement to traditional mental health support.

Mental health 166

Mental health Equity Students Counseling 166

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

"We are grateful to our donors for these significant gifts that will help local young people pursue a quality education and grow our region's future leaders." The foundation will distribute $935,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits in San Diego providing services including tutoring, counseling, and college application assistance.

Tutoring 290

Tutoring Scholarship Grant Students 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

The landscape of higher education has changed dramatically since the Eisenhower-era statute was implemented. Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations.

Student success 192

Student success Community college Success Instruction 192

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in higher education, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. It even assesses their sense of belonging on campus and in higher education. As a student, [the program] did help.

Success 290

Success Mentoring Student affairs Retention 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

The center serves as a one-stop destination where students can access tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and various support services designed to help them navigate their academic journey successfully. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success.

University 354

University Career counseling Retention Student success 354

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Under her leadership, the AU School of Education became a stand-alone school in 2019 and grew its enrollment from 200 to more than 1,500 students.

Education 163

Education Counseling Educational leadership Faculty 163

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2025

Jason King Jason King has been named senior vice president for legal affairs and general counsel at Hofstra University. Earlier in his career, King was an associate at Akers & Boulware-Wells, LLP, and assistant general counsel for the Texas Ethics Commission. billion research portfolio from foreign influence and misconduct.

Compliance 212

Compliance Counseling Leadership Administration 212

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Holiday stress impacts almost all students, according to a new survey of over 1,200 students from TimelyMD, a virtual health and wellbeing company that partners with almost 250 higher education institutions. Dr. D-L Stewart, professor and chair of the higher education department at the University of Denver.

Mental health 338

Mental health Counseling Students Higher education 338

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

She has also been an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Personnel Services at the University of Maryland College Park and director of the School Counseling Program at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. "Dr.

Counseling 317

Counseling Collaboration Faculty Higher education 317

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. Part of the issue stems from the fact that many students of color come from underfunded high schools, which offer fewer educational resources, advanced courses, and extracurricular programs.

Equity 312

Equity Education FAFSA Financial aid 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2024

The university plans to enhance its existing on-campus counseling capabilities with additional teletherapy that matches students seeking help with a licensed therapist based on student needs and preferences.

Mental health 321

Mental health Therapist Counseling Facilitation 321

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2025

The programs also offer wraparound services including transportation, childcare, and career counseling. For students, registered apprenticeships provide paid employment from day one, structured mentorship, progressive wage increases, and portable national credentials upon completion.

Career counseling 214

Career counseling Financial aid Instruction Grant 214

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. She began as a professor of psychology counseling at Chabot College. She helped lead as vice president of academic affairs at San José City College and dean of Counseling and Matriculation at Evergreen Valley College.

Equity 334

Equity Community college Counseling Collaboration 334

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

Ifill previously served as the seventh president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) for nearly a decade. Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill, who holds the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Endowed Chair on Civil Rights at the Law School, will lead the center.

University 290

University Curriculum Counseling Leadership 290

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

He researches college student self-efficacy ; STEM research ; college retention ; school closing and massive resistance ; high school to college transition, spirituality among college students ; and psychological well-being of students and administrators in higher education.

Counseling 279

Counseling Educational leadership Retention First generation 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2025

In counseling, racial trauma shapes not only the emotional lives of clients but also the clinical and personal responses of counselors. The emotional labor of racial trauma in counseling CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) sets national standards for counseling training across the U.S.

Counseling 130

Counseling Mental health Curriculum Professional counselor 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Bonner holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, a master’s in rehabilitation counseling from Kent State University in Ohio, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.

Student affairs 278

Student affairs Counseling Higher education University 278