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Universities are ousting their mental health directors

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“[These institutions] have basically said, ‘We’re going to move in a different direction,’ and they’ve basically put counseling under health services or [another] realignment and then gotten rid of the counseling center director,” he said. It was organizational change.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As the needs of students change, universities must alter their recruitment and retention strategies to make sure that their messages resonate with diverse student prospects, and that they provide the right support services to meet these students’ needs. Mental health services.

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Tired of OPMs? Here are 5 steps to online education independence

University Business

A dedicated support desk should be available 24/7 to address online student and faculty issues. Admission, orientation, scheduling and advising services should also be extended to off-campus students. This inclusive approach guarantees that each department contributes to the success of online programs.

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About 370 more free college programs have erupted nationwide in 8 years

University Business

Additionally, colleges can collaborate with community organizations to create social and economic networks that expose students to mentorship opportunities, scholarships, internships and mental health services. The post About 370 more free college programs have erupted nationwide in 8 years appeared first on University Business.

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2 programs that facilitate positive mental health conversations among Black men

EAB

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for African American men of all ages, but they are among the least likely populations to seek mental health support. Asynchronous discussions for Black men provide accessible support. 5 Critical To Dos for Academic Leaders to Support Student Success and Mental Health.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

EAB

Between the 2016-17 and 2020-21 academic years, bachelor’s-level health care administration programs grew by 9.41%, in part to meet rising employer demand for health care administration professionals. But not all programs are created equal. Specifically, our research team examined two institutions (i.e.,

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Study analyzes why college students in counseling withdraw

Confessions of a Community College Dean

She speculated that the findings show not that first-generation students are less likely to withdraw on the whole, but that they may benefit more from counseling services. “If we are to assume many first-gen students don’t have access to mental health [services] … perhaps it’s really working for them,” she said.