Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

This double standard manifests in insidious ways: Overrepresentation in Service Work: We are disproportionately asked to lead diversity initiatives, serve on equity committees, and mentor students from historically excluded or systemically marginalized backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

My primary mentors have been women of color, white women and gay men. At Moorpark, equity initiatives aimed at fostering student belonging and engagement include the use of secure two-way texting by admissions, financial aid, counseling, and other departments. Students learn that they have a person who cares about them at the college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

We led programs, mentored, and fought for systemic change, all while carrying the weight of leadership in spaces that were not always ready to change. Dr. Nicole Pulliam is an associate professor of Educational Counseling & Leadership at Monmouth University. Complicated. Through it all, our love story continues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Bazan — whose term begins July 1, soon after the official transition to the new name of Union Adventist University — brings a long legacy of supporting and mentoring students, university leaders, and local church constituents. Yamileth Bazan will become the 30th president of Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“Oftentimes, at universities that strive to be inclusive but happen to be predominantly white institutions, there are just not as many students that are connected,” said Dr. Shuntay Tarver, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services and director of ODU’s Holmes program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Associate Professor of Counseling, Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies, University of Arizona, Affiliate Faculty, Education Policy Center, University of Arizona Tenured: Yes Age: 37 Education: B.S., school counseling, University of Maryland, College Park; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

counseling, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Ph.D., educational leadership & policy analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison Career mentors: Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Alberta M. criminology, law & society, University of California, Irvine; M.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. He mentored generations of students and colleagues, from being one of only three Black faculty members and the first Black tenure-track professor at Indiana University to his long-time service at Howard University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. By example, the counseling/advising unit uses an intrusive model, monitoring students’ progress and regularly checking in on them. He would counsel me and reassure me.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

Other cited barriers included lack of knowledge of support services (59%), lack of services that cater to their needs (55%), financial and health insurance issues (47%), and lack of available counseling appointments (45%).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Trageser said that, even though Radford is a mid-sized institution, it wants to provide the individualized support and counseling students usually experience at a smaller institution. “We Andes said that Radford’s grant submission prioritized “enhanced student services in mental health and mentoring,” which made Radford’s proposal stand out.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This fellowship gives Black, Indigenous, and students of Color (BIPOC) students the opportunity to be mentored by national experts in the mental health field as they complete independent, funded research projects. Baker is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Baker Brianna A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Diversity in representation not only enriches the educational experience but also provides necessary role models and mentors who understand and can empathize with the unique obstacles faced by students from underrepresented populations. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

He mentors first-generation and low-income college-bound student athletes, as well as undergraduates and Ph.D. I could never pay [back] the mentoring that faculty of color have given me as I have navigated higher education,” he said. Carlos Galan Institution:  University of California, Riverside Graduate Program:   Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 17, 2024

They also have the option of working with a peer-mentor, which many reported to Ithaka S+R researchers helped them find both “community and connection.” “I First year Kessler Scholars receive transitional support that helps them navigate the change from high school to college, which has increased their likelihood to persist.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Early in her time as an administrator at Virginia Tech, she implemented the Black Engineering Support Team (BEST), having Black upperclassmen be peer mentors to freshmen. Those freshmen remained bonded and, in time, became mentors. by mentoring girls and young women to keep going in engineering. Watford says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Additionally, don’t forget to take stock of your social capital and support in your life and at your disposal: friends, family, mentors, and personal and professional networks. Yes, most campuses have counseling centers, but are they accessible, adequately resourced, and inclusive?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Emerging Scholars also supported encouraging students to engage in research, disagree with mentors, prove their cases, and strive for positive change. Mayes, an associate professor of counseling in the University of Arizona’s department of disability & psychoeducational studies. “I I will pass the torch to you.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 22, 2025

Instructors of the course would have to build strong relationships with members of the local business community, who would serve as mentors and de facto teachersbut chances are there are forward-thinking educators more than ready to take on a new approach to this challenging topic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Another Black student, Ava, was interviewed about the distinctly few counselors of color available at her school’s counseling center. Let’s move to page 47,’” Sabrina, a Black student who was interviewed by EdTrust for the report, said about their school not having enough support for students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Toldson, a professor of counseling psychology at Howard University and the national director of education innovation and research for the NAACP. “If The human instructor can place more emphasis on things like giving emotional support to their students, encouraging them, [and] mentoring them.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

These include mentoring programs, language support groups, and counseling services that address their unique challenges. Cultural Competency Training : Educators and staff should undergo regular cultural competency training to understand and appreciate the importance of linguistic diversity and challenge their own biases.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

Higher education gave him a chance to explore something he had never tried before — while pursuing his first master’s degree in higher education and student affairs, and counseling and counselor education, at Indiana University at Bloomington, he was required to take group counseling courses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

However in junior high school, it was a Black American school counselor that influenced my career trajectory into the counseling profession. I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. In other words, I erroneously thought students across the country had Black teachers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 11, 2023

The university’s Men of Color in Education Program offers dual-enrollment courses that award college credit, college admissions counseling and mentoring to male high school students of color interested in teaching.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Even if he wanted to go to the counseling center, there weren’t counselors competent to discuss issues related to his coming out process. We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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Counseling Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Mentoring ensures the counseling profession continues to grow by helping students, new professionals and others entering the field develop the skills they need to succeed. The post From the President: Making a smooth transition from student to new professional appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Student Minds

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Seeking support from academic advisors or mentors can also be invaluable in managing academic stress. Furthermore, seeking help from campus counselling services can be beneficial for addressing emotional difficulties and building resilience. In my case, we had personal tutors and we could talk to them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ninth through 12th graders receive academic advancement, individualized college counseling, tutoring, essay writing guidance, SAT prep, exposure to colleges, and career exploration with some college visits. “We look for schools that have an established track team and a robust academic life,” says Finkel.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Social-emotional support services, such as counseling, can help students adjust to a new school environment and build strong relationships with their peers. Regular check-ins with teachers, counselors, or mentors provide opportunities to monitor progress, address concerns, and offer encouragement.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Mentorship and Support Programs: Academic Support: Provide academic support services, such as tutoring and counseling, to ensure the success of financial aid recipients. Mentorship Programs: Pair students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and role models.

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Timely MD

APRIL 4, 2023

To effectively address mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, racism, homophobia, eating disorders, and sexism, students need accessible mentors that they feel comfortable turning to when they need support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. An antiracist approach to counseling gifted Black boys with disabilities. Counseling Black male student-athletes in K-16. Dr. Erik M.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Dindo and his team have focused on connecting students with the right information, counseling, and other mental health resources in places and ways that students find most helpful. Joining me today to discuss this challenge is the Director of Counseling Services for Northern Arizona University, Dr. Carl Dindo. So this is really nice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. These data-driven decisions allow us to refine efforts to better serve our student population.”

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