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What Can Colleges and Universities Do to Support the Mental Health of Their Student-Athletes?

The demands of the college experience can place significant stress on student-athletes, which can in turn impact their mental health. How can higher education leaders, coaches, and faculty work together to address these challenges?

Reimagining Higher Education: A New Campus in Colorado, Open to Everyone

Colorado State Chancellor Tony Frank discusses CSU Spur, a unique public campus in Denver that offers free hands-on learning to people of all ages. The goal: to address disparities in college attendance and success, ignite curiosity in K-12 students, and serve as a hub of innovation.

The Power of Data to Promote Equitable Higher Education Pathways

The higher education landscape in the United States consists of over one million credentials offered by more than 60,000 providers. While these options hold the promise of increasing access to postsecondary education, pathways built from a mix of credentials can be confusing. A new report from Credential Engine’s Equity Advisory Council aims to help.    

Effective Strategies for Combating Faculty Burnout

Burnout is often seen as a personal problem, akin to managing stress. But it’s a workplace problem—which means colleges and universities can play an active role in remedying it.

My student is in crisis, but I’m not a counselor. How can I possibly help?

Many higher education professionals—faculty, staff, and campus administrators—struggle with how to best help students in distress, sometimes feeling overwhelmed by the number of students seeking their support. But you don’t need to be an expert to help, write Rebekah Schulze and Maureen Kenny of Florida International University.

Mapping the Ecosystem of Alternative Postsecondary Education Providers

Alternative providers are becoming a significant—if not yet indispensable—part of the U.S. higher education ecosystem. It’s essential to establish a taxonomy that helps colleges and universities make informed choices about how to work with these providers, writes Louis Soares.