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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Without a doubt, mental health treatment and counseling must be done by professionals. campus is much more than a counseling center. Students can talk to a licensed provider any time of the day and can receive traditional scheduled counseling and psychiatry support.

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National School Counseling Week and 3 Questions

Counselors' Corner

National School Counseling Week is next week. The last time you thought about this question was probably your first counseling job, where a day didnt go by without you saying They didnt teach me how to do this in grad school, or, Why am I not doing what they taught me in grad school? by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bridges New Jersey's groundbreaking state-funded teletherapy program has delivered more than 78,000 counseling sessions to college students since its 2023 launch, according to new data released by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Nearly one-third of all sessions occurred outside traditional business hours, with 19.2%

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The Master Schedule and Career/College Curriculum

Counselors' Corner

I dont see why some counselors have been put in charge of building the master schedule. Early College/ Dual Enrollment Good career exposure classes strain the logistics of the schedule; good college exposure classes strain the budget, since both options are paid for by the high school and/or the state.

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Neurodivergent Minds, Traumatized Hearts: Recognizing PTSD in College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This helps reduce the stigma that prevents students from seeking help, counseling, and accommodations — free from fear of judgment, discrimination, or being singled out. Schedule an art therapy activity. Set-up a talk back board. Host an open mic. Distribute journals.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Respondents suggested flexible scheduling options, including evening classes and virtual services, to accommodate those balancing education with work and family responsibilities. Others emphasized the importance of destigmatizing help-seeking behaviors, noting that it still feels almost taboo to seek out help in most situations.