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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Empowering Student Success Through Time Management

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For example, I worked with a student who felt completely overwhelmed by their responsibilities and had been reacting to school and activities as they came up, rather than planning out their daily and weekly schedules. This helped the student better see where they could incorporate movement into their schedule.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I remember clearly the day she first sat in my methods class as a transfer student. Leslie Fenwick, dean emeriti of education at Howard University and other researchers—many of whom she’s read and studied during her years as a student. At FAMU, Thompson began taking education courses in her major. "I

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We also have four Engagement Centers that provide a space where students can connect with mentors, counselors, faculty, and staff for even more personalized support. Whether they need academic guidance, help navigating college resources, or just a place to feel connected, these centers serve as a crucial hub for student success.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The partnership with mental health provider Uwill has served 18,223 students across 45 public and independent institutions statewide, representing the nation's first comprehensive state-level investment in free teletherapy services for all college students. Bridges, New Jersey's secretary of higher education. on weekends.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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