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Faculty, Staff Members Serve as Key Mental Health Resources for Students
A survey of Iowa community college employees found stakeholders want to support students’ mental health, but many feel underprepared to do so. University of Iowa researchers identified six solutions to help.
Scaling Up: Teaching Students Meditative Practices
A decade-old initiative at Cornell University empowers students to destress and reflect through meditation sessions.
Fraternity Suspends University of Michigan Chapter
Finding a New Angle—Testimonies Combat Toxic Perfectionism
Emory University leaders created an awareness campaign, pulling stories from administrators who have overcome obstacles to find hope, to teach students the value of resilience and reframing.
Survey: Peer Support, Connection Are Critical to Student Wellness
A new report identifies the factors that contribute to college student thriving, including personal connection and health behaviors, and how residential communities can help.
Data-Based Decisions Tips: Using FAFSA Data to Reach At-Need Students
A 2022 Dear Colleague letter from the Education Department encouraged colleges and universities to use FAFSA data to reach out to students about their eligibility for federal benefits, but few did. A new report identifies strategies for direct outreach to better support financially insecure students.
Student-Made Cookbook Offers Recipes for Campus Pantry Users
Students at a Maryland community college created a cookbook featuring favorite family recipes that use ingredients commonly found in the free campus food pantry.
Counseling Centers See a Rise in Traumatized Students
Nearly half of all students who visit counseling centers report trauma. In response, colleges are changing the treatments and supports they offer.