Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The report’s preliminary data indicates the most significant decline is at four-year institutions that serve low-income students. Institutions that have a large number of undergraduate students who receive Pell Grants also reported a decline in freshman enrollment of more than 10%. Certificate programs indicate a 7.3%

Student affairs 287

Student affairs Low income student FAFSA Community college 287

Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures. To address this, leaders should collaborate with mental health organizations and implement counseling services, workshops, and support groups that cater to the specific needs of their student population.

Mental health 98

Mental health Community college Case manager Literacy 98

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

Student success 59

Student success Success Mental health Students 59

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

Student success 52

Student success Success Mental health Students 52

Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

While available resources vary from campus to campus, the following best practices are common threads among colleges and universities that comprehensively address student mental health challenges as part of their institutional efforts to support student well-being and success.

Mental health 98

Mental health Therapist Students Counseling 98