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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), we take a slightly different approach to supporting the mental health of our students, centering around facilitating access and removing barriers to care. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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The Architect of Change 

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeQuan Smith-Murry As the Morehouse School of Medicine seeks to expand its reach by establishing regional campuses throughout the nation, providing effective and efficient student services will be paramount to its success. That job falls to Dr. DeQuan Smith-Murry, assistant dean of student affairs at Morehouse’s medical school.

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SSS with Direct IRS Access Delivers Peace of Mind for IT Professionals

School & Student Services by Community Brands

For private and independent K–12 schools, where student records, family financial data, and tax documents converge on digital platforms, IT Directors are increasingly the guardians of both compliance and confidence. The SSS platform doesn’t just meet compliance—it facilitates it.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 26

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Missouri State News Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! November 4-8 is Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! Take part in the Nontraditional Student Celebration on November 6! Next week is a busy week!

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A Night to Remember: TaxStatus® & SSS Launch Party at NAIS 2025

School & Student Services by Community Brands

This exclusive event brought together financial aid directors, heads of schools, admissions and enrollment directors to celebrate a groundbreaking partnership between TaxStatus and School and Student Services (SSS)a collaboration transforming financial aid processing for private K-12 schools across the country.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dorsey, II, dean of student involvement and leadership at University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, adding that focusing on the places where students come from can help to facilitate a culture of belonging on campus.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m a great facilitator. The human development she studied in her doctoral program opened her eyes to what was needed on the college level to ensure student success. She focused on single parents who deal with many variables, developing a model program that helped these students succeed and graduate.