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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)

Every year the needs of our students seem to become greater—and the expectation we will be able to help address these needs grows in parallel. In an era where universities seek to better understand and support student well-being, it's worth considering the relevance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in this process.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hudson, vice president for student affairs. “We You can only accept the number of students you can accommodate for residence life, classroom space and things of that nature.” The university enrolled 8,469 students in 2021, including 2,288 full-time freshmen, its largest freshman class at that time.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

link] While the literature on twice exceptionality is growing, it often focuses on twice exceptionality generally, overlooking within group differences that may create unique experiences for students. The importance of workforce development for non-degree seeking Black male students will be explored. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Merging study center increases use, decreases stigmas

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Rochester Institute of Technology shifted its tutoring and support resources from a private space into two study centers, increasing visibility of the services and removing the negative social stigma around receiving help. Click here to submit.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices.

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Team Growth: Get to Know Denecia and Yassine

Campus Groups

Prior to joining CG, he worked in Student Affairs at his alma mater. Within the Student Affairs Department he served as Information and Communication Officer. He also held the role of Student Information System Administrator (Student Support Services Office).

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Universities are ousting their mental health directors

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Like many institutions aiming to better serve student mental health needs, Wright State University in Ohio is redesigning its counseling center. Wright State dean of students Chris Taylor announced Rando’s termination in a one-paragraph email to the Division of Student Affairs staff on Feb.