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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is critical in the face of a shrinking student population. Proactive Student Support Services Our Student Services Call Center plays a huge role in ensuring students feel seen and heard.

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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Incarceration is not an individual experienceits a collective trauma that extends into our classrooms, campuses, and student services. That staggering figure should force us to reflect on how many students are directly impacted and how many might be silent about it. Finally, listen to students. Nearly 1 in 2 U.S.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Curry, who previously served as the Dean of Student Services at Compton College and has been instrumental in the colleges growth, success, and rebuilding, says that his role in this process was to also be courageous. Its about the absence of opportunity, the absence of safety, the absence of stability, says Louden.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 335 builds on that foundation by ensuring these institutions receive the funding and resources necessary to enhance their academic support programs and student services, he said in an interview with Diverse.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services. Many other educational institutions segment student services into different silos.

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Neurodivergent Minds, Traumatized Hearts: Recognizing PTSD in College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As college educators in the United States address the needs of neurodivergent students, such as those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or other cognitive differences, PTSD is often uncovered. Now, PTSD is widely considered a form of acquired neurodivergence.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Daniel JJ McEachern serves as Vice President of Student Services at Mitchell Community College. Call it coaching, guiding, or partnering—whatever fits your campus culture. What matters most is intentional, ongoing human connection. Mentoring still works. Let’s keep it alive.