Physical & Mental Health

Start-up uses an algorithm developed by Sara Goldrick-Rab to approve student emergency aid applications quickly. Experts say the outsourcing can work, if known pitfalls can be avoided.

As more colleges adopt vaccine requirements for students this fall, the political environment for such mandates in some states becomes more fraught.

Students are increasingly relying on professors for mental health assistance. The instructors are willing -- challenging long-standing perceptions that it’s “not part of the job” -- but they need and want more guidance on how to help, report says.

Endicott College’s strength during the pandemic highlights the importance of diverse revenue streams. What might it teach other small private colleges?

It's not just about gender or caregiving, it's both: new analyses suggest colleges need COVID-19 faculty relief policies that target female caregivers in particular.

Many students who need resources aren't receiving them, but colleges can take some key steps to lower the barriers, write Laura Post Horne and Kelly A. Davis.

Counseling and learning share substantial elements, writes Gary D. Glass, and those of us who work in mental health should take ownership of our roles as educators.

Some predict the worst year ever, but others say that waiting lists may primarily be a factor at highly competitive colleges.