Where Does College and University Funding Come From? Where Does It Go?

2019 ◽  
pp. 126-136
Author(s):  
James W. Dean ◽  
Deborah Y. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
College And University ◽  
University Funding ◽  
Revenue Streams ◽  
Innovative Approaches

It’s important to understand the finances of colleges and universities, budgeting, and sources and uses of funding. Costs at colleges and universities are increasing for a variety of reasons. Some costs involve facilities intended to attract talent, both in terms of faculty and students. Many costs involve people who do not teach, such as administrators. These individuals are doing work that is either required (government compliance) or expected (student mental health or career counseling). So, it is a stretch to sustain the argument that rising costs in higher education are singularly a function of unnecessary layers of administration. Many universities are using innovative approaches to cut costs and improve revenue streams to their institutions.

scholarly journals The Kids Are Alright—Right? Physical Activity and Mental Health in College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Petruzzello ◽  
Allyson G. Box
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of

The status of physical activity in higher education has changed dramatically over the past 100 years. In this paper, we aim to (a) provide a brief history of physical activity on campus; (b) describe how that activity has changed from a requirement to an elective; (c) illustrate how mental health (particularly stress, anxiety, and depression) has changed in college students over the past few decades; and (d) describe the relationships between physical activity and mental health, particularly in college students. The paper culminates with recommendations for how colleges and universities might facilitate better student mental health through physical activity. There is room to improve the physical activity and mental health of college students, realigning higher education with the promotion of mens sana in corpore sano.

Setting the Vision for Campus Outreach and Engagement

2021 ◽  
pp. 274-284
Author(s):  
David M. Deggs
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
College And University ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Student Benefits

Outreach and engagement are essential functions of American higher education. Despite having historical commitment and missions aligned to community engagement, many colleges and universities struggle to prioritize community engagement efforts within and across institutions. Community engagement is often viewed as a lesser priority behind teaching and research and is thus an afterthought. This chapter explores the development of community engagement in American higher education in the 20th century and key initiatives that underscore its importance to fulfilling college and university missions and goals. Motivation and rewards for faculty along with student benefits are also explored. Finally, actions that should be taken by college and university leaders to ensure that community engagement is prioritized are discussed.

California Colleges and Universities Collaborate to Support Student Mental Health

10.7249/rr689 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Woodbridge ◽  
Asha Goldweber ◽  
Jennifer Yu ◽  
Shari Golan ◽  
Bradley Stein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Student Mental Health

The Democratization of Higher Education in America

1962 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Trow
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
World War Ii ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
World War ◽  
College Age ◽  
College And University ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
The Difference

American higher education is currently undergoing an enormous and rapid expansion. Between 1939 and 1961 the number of students enrolled in colleges and universities and earning credits toward degrees rose from about 1.3 million to over 3.9 million (1). This three-fold increase has resulted almost completely from increasing rates of enrollment, since the population of college age—that is, the 18 to 21 year olds—was almost exactly as large in 1939 as in 1960 (2). The difference is that in 1939 college and university enrollments comprised about 14% of the 18–21 year old population, while by 1961 that figure was about 38%. This rate has been increasing at an average of 1% a year since the end of World War II.

scholarly journals Mapping the Role of Instructors in Canadian Post-Secondary Student Mental Health Support Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Lucia DiPlacito-DeRango
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Secondary Student ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
College And University ◽  
University Support ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

AbstractUsing Recognize, Render, and Redirect (RRR) (Di Placito-De Rango, International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction 16:284–290, 2018) as a framing organizational model, this study engaged in online document analysis to (a) locate the instructor’s position within student mental health support frameworks across Canadian colleges and universities, and (b) understand how their role is exactly defined and described. The role of instructors within student mental health support systems was detailed in 20 Canadian post-secondary institutions. Strategies to recognize, render, and redirect students were observed in most frameworks. For example, 45% of college and university support frameworks featured instructors engaging in compassionate narrative exchanges with students, which included instructors listening to student narratives with concern, no judgement, anti-discriminatory demeanor, and minimal interruption. Post-secondary institutions are urged to continue clearly defining and updating the role of instructors in post-secondary student mental health support frameworks.

scholarly journals Economic analyses of interventions for student mental health and wellbeing: protocol for a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleanor Bell ◽  
Jia Pan ◽  
Christopher James Sampson ◽  
Priscila Radu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Economic Evaluations ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
Relevant Evidence

Background: Students in higher education often face mental health problems with inadequate treatment options. With COVID-19 only exacerbating the already high levels of mental health problems in the younger adult population, it is imperative policy makers have the relevant evidence to inform resource allocation and investment into student mental health services. Aim: We aim to identify and summarise economic evaluations of interventions that both prevent and treat student mental health within the UK. Method: We will conduct a review of all published economic evaluation literature relating to both students in higher education and interventions designed to prevent or treat student mental health. We will conduct a search in the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, EconLit, PsycINFO and the National Health Service Economic Evaluation Databases (NHS EED). The review will be conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement guidelines 2019. A database of the literature compiled as part of this systematic literature review will be made available for transparency.

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