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$2.59M Grant Supports Nurse Training to Support Underserved Patients

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“It allows us to continue to provide exceptional learning opportunities for our graduate students, while increasing the number and diversity of nurse practitioners prepared to provide evidence-based, culturally competent primary care and mental health services in underserved communities,” said Phillips.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

Further, students want to be challenged and be in the role of creator (Morales, 2022). What happens when students design their own service-learning projects involving collaborative and research-based work? A public health service-learning capstone: Ideal for students, academia and community. Mackenzie, S.

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Depression on College Campuses conference: Insights and actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

An effective and ethical approach is to offer evidence-based programs that proactively address students’ well-being. Ideally, such programs are integrated throughout colleges and universities, including academic spheres , rather than relegated only to counseling centers or student development programs.

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Enrollment Strategies and the Evolving Expectations of Students in 2024

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Providing robust support resources, including academic advising, tutoring, and mental health services, can further enhance the experience for students and contribute to retention. With this in mind, your institution should align its goals with the employment market and communicate that effort to 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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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Emphasize the breadth and depth of support services that promote student success and well-being.