Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

More than half of college students (58%) accessed mental health care during their K-12 years, according to data from TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being company for higher education. TimelyCare – previously TimelyMD – surveyed enrolled college students, garnering more than 1,100 of respondents, ages 18-22.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The detrimental ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education won’t be going away any time soon, and student mental health is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to a recent EAB report. Kate Brown “What we've seen through the pandemic is student wellbeing, student mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

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. There are exceptions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2025

Through the Opendorse platform, PCC student-athletes can create individual profiles connecting them with local businesses and fans for potential NIL partnerships. Future Aztecs are going to be able to market themselves, take advantage of educational opportunities, and access mental health services all at no cost."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“When we received the federal COVID funds, it allowed for students to be able to take summer school courses and not have to worry about the tuition of those classes,” said Dr. Dwayne L. Tutt, assistant vice provost of student success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an HBCU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

" 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

For example, in the K-12 context, research has shown a dearth of Black male teachers, disparities between how schools located in underserved areas are financed vis-a-vis schools in affluent neighborhoods, and uncertified educators contribute to the learning gap between Black and White students. Dr. Robert T. Dr. Larry J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education. This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“We’ve put something like two million dollars of our budget, like our general fund, in the last three and a half years, towards resources and or positions for student support, including mental health counselors,” he says. One way Delta is investing in student success and support is through mentorship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Amy Galley The college, a public community college serving nearly 3,000 students across a rural and remote five-county region, selected Boston-based Uwill to increase its existing counseling capabilities for all students. Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino.

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Timely MD

JUNE 6, 2025

This finding highlights the measurable value of our Student Success Coaching program in helping students feel prepared to succeed. By tracking how students see themselves before and after a coaching session, we better understand their growth, challenges, and potential. a statistically significant difference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Mentors go through a week of training prior to new student orientation. Throughout the year, mentors can provide mentees with information about mental health resources available on campus. Donna Linderman, senior vice chancellor for student success, SUNY, said thinking holistically about student needs is crucial.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Organize, plan, prioritize Learning how to organize, plan, and prioritize time wisely can help students manage their stress and stay on top of their workload. This is a skill that you can build into the learning experience, both from the student success lens and in the academic classroom setting.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It is no surprise to those in higher education the continued rise in student mental health concerns. A recent National Institute of Health report found that an estimated 21.0 Among college students that number unfortunately follows the same trend. million adults in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

The bill, which promotes evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses, encourages integration and collaboration in campus-based health services to address substance use and mental health. Addiction is painful for everyone involved,” said Leger Fernández.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2025

Even with increased financial aid, barriers like food insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to mental health services make the postsecondary journey far more challenging than it should be." The task force found that many eligible students aren't accessing available support.

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Timely MD

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It’s about empowering students to make informed decisions about their money and setting them up for long-term success. For university administrators, understanding this topic is essential for supporting both student success and institutional goals. Are you ready to empower your students to succeed?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On the opening day, academics shared findings on student success at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while others tackled issues of pay inequity in internships. Youngbull studied TCU concepts of student success by interviewing leadership and faculty at five different institutions in New Mexico, Arizona, and North Dakota.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. What is a community college?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

faculty, advisors, peers, ethnic organizations, targeted support programs) impact the outcomes of historically marginalized and underserved student populations,” he says. Institutional environments can affect college student success and failure. Notwithstanding, there is life after students leave campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Granberg is a sociologist, focusing on matters of self, identity, and mental health. And as a leader, she has been lauded for her efforts in improving research, student success, staff/faculty support, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Granberg holds a B.A. in sociology from Vanderbilt University. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2023

His dedication to a collaborative campus culture, student success, and community engagement was lauded. More challenges existed [from the effects of the pandemic] because of the reliance on state aid, residential component, and mental health to name a few,” Nooks said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Sara Goldrick-Rab To help mitigate this, Believe in Students developed The #RealCollege Curriculum masterclass, a four-course curriculum sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, Imaginable Futures, and Michelson 20MM. On Monday, October 28, Believe in Students is hosting a webinar at 2 p.m.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

This strategy has shown to boost students’ test scores, graduation rates, and other academic outcomes, as well as measures of mental health.” Caregivers and educators are united in working together to best serve students” said Augustus Mays, vice president for partnerships and engagement at EdTrust.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2023

Climate change will affect issues central to higher ed, such as student enrollment, student success, and mental health. The group will host public listening sessions over the next year and draft an action plan with a framework. Its first public listening session will take place 1 p.m.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2023

Besides letting first-gen students know that they are valued and that there is a place that represents them, campus centers can serve as a place for first-gen students to meet each other and to help each other with the challenges of college life. However, BU is an outlier for having a first-gen campus center at all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success. I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 1, 2024

Department of Education confirmed that 8% of students experiences homelessness. Colorado’s Department of Higher Education frames its basic needs efforts with a “ social determinants of student success ” lens and the California Community College System uses a “ social determinants of education ” framework.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sara Goldrick-Rab With their well-being undermined, students find it much harder to focus on learning — let alone graduate — which, combined with growing debt, puts them at risk of ending up worse off than if they didn’t attend college at all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Because of these experiences, our students build active listening, bridge building, communication, critical thinking, and empathy – essential skills for building thriving workplaces, communities, and families. Further, evidence shows that community-based engagement correlates with student learning gains.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.” It takes just five minutes to get up to speed.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

“This is an important segment of the college-bound market and [GBC] continues to make inroads in successful recruitment of Hispanic students, especially with the expansion of the Goizueta Scholarship to now cover full tuition and in some cases room and board,” Eby said. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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