Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Please urge community colleges to participate in the first-ever national survey of their health service offerings.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 8, 2023

But midway through the semester, the university’s dining services removed those signs, though calorie and nutritional information for food served in the dining halls can still be found online and ingredient lists are still available at the point of service. “There are no wins for the dining hall environment.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 9, 2023

Fifty percent of college students cited their own mental health struggles as their top stressor going into 2023, according to a survey of 1,200 students nationwide conducted by the virtual health services provider TimelyMD.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Buff up mental health resources to promote academic success As mental health continues to dominate as the top source of student stress on campus, institutions risk losing their students’ interest, engagement and retainment of class materials.

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Clark Nesxen

AUGUST 24, 2023

For example, the school should be open to meeting community needs in times of crisis (such as providing food or shelter during weather or public health-related events) or everyday needs for underserved populations, such as a food pantry, clothing closet, or health services.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Nearly half needed financial support, and nearly one in five expressed concerns about adequate access to food or having a safe place to live. For example, NowPow helps commuting students tap into community-based resources within walking distance of their homes, such as food pantries and mental health services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

First-year fellow Airele Muscetta, who is looking to do research in nutrition and food science, says the program offered her financial opportunity and the opportunity to “just get involved with research and getting used to the idea of higher education and academic success, of what my future looks like.”

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