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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.
Get Your Head in the Game for Study Abroad
Faculty and students at DePaul University created Buddy Abroad, a multiplayer board game to prepare students for scenarios they may encounter studying abroad and give them advice for how to overcome challenges.
All in a Day’s Work: Inspiring Learning From Failure
Students often want professors to help ease their stress and mental health struggles. One professor shares how she encourages students’ resiliency and why it’s important.
Scaling Up: Affordable Transport for Off-Campus Mental Health Care
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill offers free rides for students seeking counseling and therapy care through a Lyft partnership, increasing access to care.
Success Program Launch: Peer Groups for Students in Recovery
The University of New Hampshire received $400,000 from the state to launch an alternative support group, benefiting as many as 100 students in the first year.