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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

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Approximately 70% of mental health services experienced pandemic-related disruption in care provision , while patient demand increased substantially. Wait times for mental health appointments varied across populations from 3 to 18 months. We were set up to treat those severe mental health challenges.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

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Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Peer Community is a judgment-free space for students to seek support in vulnerable and authentic ways, while helping each other navigate similar challenges and common concerns together. They can be really valuable in getting students the kind of care that they need.”

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

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Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Ryan Patel, Psychiatrist at Ohio State University and Chair of the American College Health Association’s mental health section. Sarah Van Orman, Associate Vice Provost and Chief Student Health Officer at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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While the ongoing public health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic increased attention to many of the issues in rural areas, it has unfortunately also increased the severity of those challenges and increased health disparities.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

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Creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps is a critical part of addressing students’ needs. Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team.