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How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors

EAB

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness, developed by Dr. Peggy Swarbrick at Rutgers University and embraced by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a strengths-based model to promote mental health and wellbeing. By combining these concepts, we can align our programs and services to support wellbeing more effectively.

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Stanford questioned over response to 'Mein Kampf' photo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It isn’t clear from college officials who filed the complaint, though a Stanford spokeswoman, in response to questions from Inside Higher Ed , said a “concern” was raised by an unnamed student organization. 25, the FIRE official said that such administrative action “chills expressive activity.

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Welcome to the 2023 Fall Semester from VCU Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Blog

Advocacy and Well-Being Our team in the Division of Student Affairs cares deeply about your well-being. We offer innovative programs and services designed with student input to help you thrive at VCU. VCU is home to nearly 500 Registered Student Organizations. Vice President Division of Student Affairs

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That's a Wrap! CampusGroups Rendez-Vous '22 Conference Was a Hit!

Campus Groups

The feature is so flexible, allowing administrators to craft a perfectly curated experience for their major events, isolated from the activity of the rest of the platform. CG Campus Success Associate Kathryn Warren added, “If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that campus administrators want to talk and connect with each other!

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DEI Blog – Being First-Generation: A Challenge & a Gift

College for Creative Study

By Katie Gaither – Director of Student Engagement – Office of Student Affairs Nearly 25% of CCS students are first-generation college students (otherwise known as “first-gens”)! To get some community-building experience, I co-ran a student organization on campus as well.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

Therefore, it is important to direct students to key resources within the platform, including the Student Organization Directory and Centralized Campus Calendar of events. Outside of a dedicated community platform, students should be directed to other resources used to learn about campus engagement opportunities.