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Supporting Counselor Trainees and Practitioners in the Wake of Racial Trauma

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These higher education programs strive to maintain professional standards in ethics, assessment, and cultural awareness. However, programs do not adequately address the psychological effects of racial trauma, which impacts both clients and counselors. References: Comas-Díaz, L., & Neville, H.

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4 takeaways on combatting faculty burnout from our gathering of academic leaders

EAB

Rising student expectations and mental health needs are a primary driver of faculty burnout Students increasingly want more than just course content from their professors— 57% want help with professional networking and 45% want their professors to be willing to listen to personal issues and consider accommodations on coursework.

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Agnes Scott Receives $1M to Train Physician Assistants, Mental Health Counselors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Zak Agnes Scott College has been awarded $1 million in federal funds to train physician assistants and clinical mental health counselors in maternal and pediatric care. “We Healthcare needs are growing dramatically in Georgia for providers specializing in maternal, neonatal, and pediatric health,” said Kelly H.