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AACC Names First Woman President as Community Colleges Face Growing Workforce Demands

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the voice of more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide, AACC advocates for institutions that provide educational access to over 10 million diverse students. Her personal background aligns with the demographic profile of many community college students, who often come from families where higher education access has been limited.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kendi, a MacArthur Fellowship recipient and one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, brings considerable scholarly credentials to the position. A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals.

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Coordinating Campus Care: Using Real-Time Data to Support Belonging, Resilience, and Student Success

Civitas Learning

As students navigate mental health challenges, academic pressure, and growing concerns spurred by policy changes, effective support must extend beyond the advising office. By connecting student-facing teams through shared insight, institutions can offer more holistic, student-centered support that adapts to changing needs.

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Featured ASCA Magazine article: Tools for Self-Care - Promoting Self-Care to Students, Educators, and Graduate Students

School Counselor Blog

I am excited to share that an article I wrote, Tools for Self-Care , is featured in the January/February 2025 issue of ASCA School Counselor Magazine ! This issue highlights the importance of school counselor and student mental health. It could be geared for school staff or students - the possibilities are endless!

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Dr. Terry O'Banion, Transformative Community College Leader and "Learning College" Pioneer, Dies at 88

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

O'Banion was widely recognized as the architect of the "learning college" movement and dedicated his 60-year career to transforming how community colleges serve students. His framework moved institutions from being teaching-centered to learning-centered, focusing on measurable student outcomes rather than just course offerings.

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De-stress After the Test: How to Host Stress-Free Activities After Testing

School Counselor Blog

Testing season can be a stressful time for students and adults! Last year our PBIS Team came up with an idea to help students decompress after our state testing days by hosting activity sessions we called "De-stress After the Test." Students can sign up to attend these activities via a google form or the attached QR Code.

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HBCU Leaders Face the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their ascension comes at a time when the higher education landscape is undergoing radical shifts and threats to longstanding student programs and revenue streams, such as the Pell grant. Nelms says that schools must do more to offer minors or interdisciplinary programming that enable students to approach problems from multiple perspectives.