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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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’s administration.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, mentions the bachelor’s degree in health services management, which began in fall 2019 in response to career interests of students in the health sciences and biological sciences. Addressing health disparities means addressing access to healthcare equity,” she continues.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The students’ volunteer work translating documents for Proyecto Inmigrante has a value of over $100,000 (when compared to what translation services charge). Teneo Linguistics Company, the Agape Clinic and Dallas Children’s Hospital. Also, internships—both paid and non-paid—have been established with Mary Kay, Inc.,

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Take It From Me….You need a Health Plan

College Forward

If you are in or plan to join the military, you will have health insurance covered through your service. If you have any ongoing concerns or require specialized care, please make sure to speak to your recruiter or health service provider to make sure you’re covered or at least know where you can go to get the care you need.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Confessions of a Community College Dean

His father was a doctor who worked at the local hospital, but it was bombed in 2015. One might guess this presents an administrative challenge. Breaking ‘Rules’ Akram (not his real name) grew up in Aleppo, Syria, Reshef said, recounting a story of a UoPeople student. Afterward, his father treated patients in his home.

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Campus Resources and Tools for Mental Health Advocacy

Higher Ed Connects: Mental Health

Mental health issues are a serious, pressing issue on campus today — and one that administrators and leaders need to address with a full arsenal of resources to assist students, faculty, and themselves when needed. As colleges try to meet the growing demand for mental health services, some students are slipping through the cracks.

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UC Riverside's new policing model includes safety officers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“If we have a student who has a mental health crisis and they need to go to the hospital, they don’t have to ride in the police car. “I would argue that college-aged people represent a large portion of those who struggle with various mental health needs. Is this diversity newsletter?: