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HBCU Medical Schools Growing in Number

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the number of Black medical schools in the country is growing. The fourth and newest, an independent four-year medical program at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in Los Angeles, opened in early July with 60 students. Dr. John W.

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Dr. Charles “Chipper” Griffith III Appointed Dean of UK's College of Medicine

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He previously has served in a number of roles at UK, including vice dean for education, senior associate dean for medical education, associate dean for student affairs, physician, and professor. “Dr. Griffith holds a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a M.S. in public health from UK.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student affairs leader Quamina Carter did not take a traditional route to higher education. There, she had opportunities to work with the school’s student affairs division and began to learn that she was “sort of good at that side of the camp,” she says. in higher education and student affairs from CGU.

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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)

If students are worried about where their next meal will come from, odds are they are not focused when sitting in class; likewise, if they have to choose between necessary medical care or paying a tuition bill, they may not persist. These are areas where student affairs has the potential to significantly influence sense of belonging.

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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now, a new report from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and UWill, an online counseling platform for colleges and universities, has shown that mental health is continuing to decline. 43% said that their greatest challenge was the increased severity of the mental health issues that they were facing.

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Alcohol and Other Drugs Letter

The Student Affairs Blog

Medical amnesty for students seeking medical assistance for themselves or others. VCU’s Rams in Recovery is an active community that supports students and staff in recovery and celebrates all that life in college can be without alcohol and other drugs. Sincerely, Division of Student Affairs

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As far as Howard was concerned, Ross’s journey started on the same day he met with student affairs. In 2022, the same group surveyed 54,000 undergraduates and found that 77% of students experienced some kind of psychological distress, varying from moderate to severe. A shocking 30% had experienced suicidal ideation. “No

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