SXSW EDU 2023

Student Mental Health Crisis Hits Enrollment

Description:

The numbers are staggering. College enrollment has fallen by 1.3M students since the pandemic. The enrollment plunge is primarily due to people who decided college wasn't worth it. Right? Wrong. A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation study shows high demand for higher ed. 85% of those who left school are interested in returning, but stress has increased dramatically over the past 2 years for college students – especially for people of color. We must pay attention and help students stay in school.


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Takeaways

  1. There are 1.3 M fewer students enrolled in college since COVID-19.
  2. Unprecedented student mental health challenges – stress and finances – are fueling our nation's college enrollment plunge.
  3. Our expert panelists will share data and best practices related to student supports & well-being.

Speakers


Organizer

Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNation


Meta Information:

  • Tags: data, mental health
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Talk
  • Track: Health & Wellbeing
  • Session Focus Area Continuing Education
  • Level: Deep Understanding


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