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Dining halls can contribute to eating disorders—and recovery

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Up until February, a student walking into one of Northwestern University’s four dining halls would likely see a small sign beside each dish denoting its ingredients and calorie counts: 270 for a serving of baked ziti or 100 for low-fat vanilla yogurt. It might be a minor—even imperceptible—adjustment to some students.

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Support for first-year students may be key this fall. Here are 4 ways to ensure you’re ready

University Business

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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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

EAB

EAB’s Katie Herrmann is joined by Dr. Carl Dindo, the Director of Campus Health Services for Northern Arizona University, to discuss innovative approaches to meeting student mental health needs. And frankly, student affairs leadership that is committed to mental health. Oh, what a good question.