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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. There, she had opportunities to work with the school’s student affairs division and began to learn that she was “sort of good at that side of the camp,” she says. in higher education and student affairs from CGU.

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Maslow's Hierarchy in Action: How Student Affairs Can use the Framework for Better Assessment of Wellbeing

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Universities can address safety needs by providing a safe and secure environment for students, with emergency plans in place for potential crises. Additionally, universities can offer financial aid and scholarships to students who may struggle to afford the cost of tuition or living expenses.

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New Report Evaluates Student and Campus Experiences With Federal COVID Relief Funding

Higher Education Today

Title: Evaluating Student and Institutional Experiences With HEERF Source: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and HCM Strategists A new report evaluates the administration of federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) dollars across three rounds (..)

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. We want to see if the momentum has continued to evolve or grow,” says Santiago.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market.

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

EAB

Author's note: This ideas in this blog represent the combined efforts of a team of EAB student success and student affairs experts who have backgrounds in studying or providing mental health and wellbeing care.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,