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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The "Student Basic Needs Survey Report," which analyzed responses from over 74,000 students across 91 colleges in 16 states, reveals alarming rates of food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health challenges among today's college students. The survey reveals significant disparities among different student populations.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

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By modernizing the Fifty Percent Law, we can ensure that California's community colleges are empowered to meet the needs of today's learners and equip them for future success." Larry Galizio, President & CEO of the Community College League of California. "By For California's 2.2

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How to Deal with People Who Seem to Lack Common Sense

Steve Keating

Protect your peace : If their lack of common sense leads to chaos, prioritize your mental health. This was far from our first frustrating experience with this person, but my wife and I have already agreed it will definitely be our last. It’s okay to say, “I can’t help with this right now, but I’m happy to talk later.”

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

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Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus. Donna Linderman, senior vice chancellor for student success, SUNY, said thinking holistically about student needs is crucial. Change is the most critical dimension of a successful program,” she continued.

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Why I Advocate for Open Conversations and Culturally-Competent Care

Active Minds

As a South Asian woman, I have observed that mental health is still viewed as taboo to a certain extent; feelings tend to be talked about on a superficial level within families and friends, but interpersonal and systemic barriers to seeking and receiving care still exist in many minority communities.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

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On the opening day, academics shared findings on student success at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while others tackled issues of pay inequity in internships. Youngbull studied TCU concepts of student success by interviewing leadership and faculty at five different institutions in New Mexico, Arizona, and North Dakota.

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Young Black Men Project, Fitting in for Black Men, Boys Showcased at BMRI’s Symposium

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The convening continued its conversation on the mental health of African American men at the Woodruff Library in the heart of the Atlanta University Center. Two sessions continued on Thursday during the second and final day of the Black Men Research Institute’s (BMRI) Spring Symposium. Kimbrough, Interim Executive Director of BMRI.