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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Campus racial climate is defined in the report as the “current attitudes, behaviors, and practices of faculty and students at a higher education institution toward students based on their race/ethnicity.” But it sucks on her end, too, that she’s the only Black therapist; so many people of color are coming to her.” In light of the U.S.

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Life and Learning, the Washington Way

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Washington was in his 20s, he met Dr. Joan Steinau Lester, author then leader of multicultural education for the faculty at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. He said, ‘Well, what they were saying was racist,’ and I was like, ‘Yeah — but we’re there like a therapist.’

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Looking Back to See Forward - Dr. Nic John Ramos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I helped all sorts of hospital workers – from resident physicians to nurses to respiratory therapists to phlebotomists to food service and environmental service workers (janitors and housekeepers) – form their unions for better pay, working conditions, and benefits.” political science, University of California at Irvine; B.A.,

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4 student lifecycle moments when sense of belonging matters most for Black and Latino men

EAB

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

COE

We honor our graduates by allowing them to invite any faculty members or family members that have made a difference in their lives through their education journey,” McLelland said. “At Consider alumni, faculty members, or other individuals with connections to the school or the graduates.

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Support for the Health and Well-Being of College Student Veterans

Timely MD

The experience of cultural incongruence and difficulty with peers and faculty have both been shown to negatively impact academic performance as it affects student veterans’ sense of belonging. Develop peer-to-peer mentoring programs that include a buddy system for veterans upon enrollment in your college.

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care in College Sports

Timely MD

To effectively address mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, racism, homophobia, eating disorders, and sexism, students need accessible mentors that they feel comfortable turning to when they need support. This is precisely why TimelyCare is doing more to provide virtual care for college personnel in addition to students.