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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

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from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on mental health and wellbeing among college students while pursuing their master's degrees in higher education and student affairs.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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Having served as vice president for student affairs at Cal State, Fullerton, from 2012–19, Eanes was familiar with the Cal State system. Developing global experiences for students and having them participate in high impact practices are part of her plans.

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NASPA Centers the Stories of Diverse Student Affairs Professionals

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SEATTLE-- Prominent student affairs practitioners of color shared powerful stories of leading in higher education amid major challenges, including the recent COVID pandemic and ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. As such, Shivers said, it's important that student affairs professionals practice self-care.

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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

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These dynamics affect household incomes, mental health, academic success, and long-term aspirations. First, acknowledge that these students exist. When possible, build basic needs programming that focuses beyond the individual to the family systems that shape student success. And yet, we rarely talk about it.

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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

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Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year.

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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

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Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported. The funds will come from the $15 million allocated for mental health services by the state. Phil Murphy This comes amid rising suicide and depression among students.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

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" we examine how Black male students and professionals in higher education face discrimination, microaggressions, and Racial Battle Fatigue. These experiences often lead to feelings of isolation and directly impact their confidence, mental health, and academic success. Dr. Ronald W.

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