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Survey: Trends in Student Persistence, From Students
New insights from tech company EdSights use data from chatbot text messages to understand the factors that impact student persistence throughout the academic year.
Student Wellness Tip: Offer Informal Counseling Consultations
Cornell University’s Let’s Talk program helps familiarize students with mental health care services, promoting access and usage.
Scaling Up: Expanding Financial Wellness Education
Officials at Indiana University place special attention on financial knowledge to support students in paying for their postsecondary education and to improve persistence among learners.
Health Apps Serve as Student Wellness Maps
To make wellness content more accessible to learners, colleges and universities are investing in staff- and student-developed health applications.
New On the Job: Q&A With Chuck Xander, University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is the first institution in the Big 10 to hire a mental health counselor specifically to serve military-connected students.
Health and Wellness Tip: Support Student Parents Facing Abuse
College students with children face heightened risk of domestic violence. Here are five ways institutions can recognize and support learners in crisis.
Report: Where Higher Ed Needs to Invest in Mental Health
A new brief from the American Council on Education identifies six areas for colleges and universities to prioritize as supportive measures for students and employees.
Young People Feel Meaningless. How Can Higher Ed Help?
A new study from Harvard found financial stress, world events and loneliness contribute to young adults’ poor mental health. Researchers offer three tactics to reassure and motivate students about their purpose in life.