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$2.59M Grant Supports Nurse Training to Support Underserved Patients

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Phillips The four-year grant will support the university’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, in which students receive tuition support and opportunities to provide care for diverse patients in underserved community settings within an inter-professional team.

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The participating students in the program took a computational thinking assessment which informed what version of a computer science curriculum they are receiving.

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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students visit Sabal’s Cassava Farm in Belize in March 2022 “Our student demographic is one of the most diverse student demographics in the country,” said Dr. Gundolf Graml, associate VP for academic affairs, dean for curriculum and strategic initiatives, and professor of German. Over 40% are Pell Grant-eligible.

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The Four Attitudes of Learning—and Living, and Parenting, and Counseling

Counselors' Corner

People continue to be baffled by the idea that school counseling has a curriculum. More than just the epicenter of solving problems, the counseling center is the place where students get information and skills to build and pursue goals, work through challenges, and live life to the fullest. or the world in general?

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. Without an increased focus on and support for STEM education and the success of its students, the global economy will suffer.

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School Counselors’ Crucial Role in Student Mental Health

Active Minds

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are the people most engaged in programs and activities that help students develop healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors.

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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There’s also a growing body of work showing that mental health could be integrated into the academic curriculum. Dunkle believes that college administrations can create programming to help students develop life skills and connect with each other.