Student Voice is a news hub spotlighting the student perspective on higher education.

In 2024, this collaboration is presented by Inside Higher Ed and The Generation Lab.

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Mental Health Perceptions

A year into the pandemic, student mental health remains a big problem. With many not accessing campus counseling services, what can colleges do to help?
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Students Struggle but Don’t Seek Colleges’ Help

While students are still reporting COVID-19 mental health challenges, they are generally not taking advantage of counseling center services. As the following 12 ideas show, even centers strapped for resources can strive for better supports, both now and post-pandemic.
April 13, 2021
Opinion
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Students: You're Doing Better Than You Think. And You Should Still Ask for Help

In the wake of the pandemic, it’s time to rethink how we approach campus mental health, says Elisa Bolton.
May 10, 2021
Opinion
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We Are Not OK and We Need Your Help

Student Joseph Maronski reflects on mental health and what higher ed leaders and staff have done this past year to support their campus communities.

April 22, 2021
Created April 20, 2021

Learning From COVID

Students have gotten experience living and learning during the pandemic. One year into this era, it’s clear that higher ed institutions should not be returning to the old normal, but rather learning from this time and evolving.
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COVID-Era College: Are Students Satisfied?

Students reflect on what has worked, what has not and what they want from their colleges post-COVID. (Hint: Keep that lecture recording button handy and virtual support options available.)
March 23, 2021
Opinion
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The Remote College Experience: More Than Just Zoom Fatigue

Relationship building is not just a wish for college students but also the foundation for success in jobs, communities and more, writes JP Flores, a student at Occidental College in California.
April 14, 2021
Opinion
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Masked and Engaged

Enhancing student experience during a pandemic, as seen through the eyes of Tom Ellett, the new chief experience officer at Quinnipiac University.

March 29, 2021
Created April 01, 2021

Student Influence on Campus

Do students feel “heard” by professors in the classroom and by administrators at their college or university? The survey explores the issues students most want a voice in and offers insights into how campus officials might listen and respond better.
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Do Students Feel Heard on Campus?

When students have problems or concerns, they are likelier to seek out professors than administrators and to feel faculty members listen more to their perspectives, Inside Higher Ed’s initial Student Voice survey finds.
February 23, 2021
Opinion
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The Student Connection Challenge

As both a professor and a vice provost, Claudia Lampman reflects on students’ comfort levels in approaching faculty compared to administrators and on the need to build meaningful interactions.
March 09, 2021
Opinion
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Talk to Us, Please! We Really Are Here to Help!

Jon Kapell, a campus activities administrator, suggests questions college officials should be asking about giving students support in sharing their opinions and concerns.

March 03, 2021
Created March 03, 2021