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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Nichole Kang College campuses have made great strides in making mental health services available to students, but access remains a critical issue.

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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Social media has become a battlefield of ideas, a forum for activism, and, increasingly, a source of stress for students of color. Todays heightened scrutiny of social and racial justice initiatives adds to the challenges Black students face in navigating both online spaces and higher education.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, Black students in P-12 schools tend to be suspended at higher rates than their racial peers and the belief is that this discipline will teach Black students a lesson to behave in class. This happens by first acknowledging structural issues and then reducing negative impacts on students (Hill et al.,

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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By: Lauren Bell Nearly 40% of students transfer from one institution to another at some point during their postsecondary journey, but on average, 43 % of credits students already earned are not accepted by their receiving institution. So, what do the data reveal about how well colleges serve transfer students?

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the developmental period between adolescence to adulthood, students of color, similar to all students, confront social, academic, and psychological stresses. Between 2006 and 2021, Black student enrollment dropped from 7% to 4% and Indigenous student enrollment dropped from 1% to 0.1%. Dr. Annelle B.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment. Dr. Brian R.

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Dismantling the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As I moved from a faculty role into more administrative work, the words stayed with me though they no longer informed text selection, course design, or other personal pedagogical practices. Leaders and scholars of color, along with their allies, have sought access to the academy for themselves and for students.

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