Keywords
COVID-19, higher education, modes of communication, mental health crisis
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every institution of higher education differently. It is recognized that a return to pre-pandemic institutional life is no longer possible. Presidential leadership is being required to reposition the institution to face this new era. One of the most vexing results of the pandemic is the emergence of student, faculty and staff mental health and wellness as a priority issue. Upon examination, the campus mental health crisis encompasses most aspects of campus life. The purpose of this review is threefold: 1) to illuminate the impact of campus mental health and wellness issues 2) to outline institutional challenges and options, and 3) to propose a set of strategic actions for presidential leadership to respond to the campus mental health crisis.
Recommended Citation
Ruch, Charles P. and Coll, Kenneth M.
(2022)
"Presidents and the Campus Mental Health Crisis: Challenges, Options, and Strategy,"
Journal of Research on the College President: Vol. 6, Article 4.
https://doi.org/10.54119/jrcp.2022.603
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jrcp/vol6/iss1/4