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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

Supporting Student Success

However, the stress response undermines and utilizes limited executive cognitive functions which are necessary for learning and the demonstration of what one has learned, which can result in reduced academic performance at toxic levels (Owens et al., Stress and Mental Health in Marginalized Sociodemographic Groups. Psychol Bull. , 129 (5), 674–697.

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Addressing the Changing Perceptions of Higher Education: The Challenges in Public Perception and Exploring Solutions to Ensure Sustainability

The Change Leader, Inc.

Finally, the last nail in the coffin occurred due to the Great Recession of 2008 – public funding of higher ed was cut back significantly, transitioning most of the cost of a college degree from the states to the individual. This perpetuates the internal focus of curriculum development and programmatic outcomes.