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Leveraging AI to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being
Artificial intelligence is transforming how colleges approach student mental health, offering innovative ways to manage stress, connect students with resources, and detect warning signs early. Armando Montero explores how campuses are using AI to bolster traditional support systems, as well as the challenges of privacy, bias, and the growing demand for mental health services.
Making Authentic Optimism the New Normal
Devorah Lieberman challenges higher education leaders to embrace “authentic optimism” in 2024, a leadership style that pairs hope with a realistic understanding of institutional struggles.
FAFSA for All: A Game-Changer for College Access in Alabama
A policy mandating FAFSA completion for all graduating seniors has transformed college access in Alabama, opening doors for thousands of low-income students. With dramatic improvements in some of the state’s poorest counties, this game-changing approach shows the power of direct outreach and challenges other states to rethink how they expand educational opportunity.
Beyond the Culture Wars: The Real Story of State Policy and College Campuses
As the national debate on higher education heats up, state lawmakers are emerging as key players. But beyond the headlines, there’s a growing opportunity for collaboration and bipartisan initiatives that strengthen communities and expand educational access. ACE’s Heidi Tseu and Katharine Meyer of Brookings look at the real impact of state policies on college campuses today, from student support and institutional mission to workforce development.
