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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“There is tension,” Reshef said of his institution’s ability to provide only a bare-bones version of higher education, which includes coursework but forgoes other college “must-haves” such as mental health services, sports teams or the extensive elective course options that many institutions offer.

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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

Supporting Student Success

Additionally, it is crucial to recognize the strength and resilience that marginalized learners bring into the postsecondary learning environment, having overcome significant barriers and stressors over the course of their development to make it to college or university in the first place.

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