Highlighting the CAS Glossary: CAS Council of Representatives. The body of representatives from professional higher education associations in the U.S. and Canada that have joined the CAS consortium, pay annual dues, and keep their memberships informed about CAS standards and related initiatives. Although each member association may designate two official representatives to act on its behalf at CAS Council meetings, each association has only one vote during Council meetings. All new or revised standards must be approved by the full Council. Additionally, up to three public directors are appointed by the Governing Board to provide insight to the Council on a range of issues related to higher education. #highereducation #studentaffairs #studentlife #studentsuccess (fb)

National surveys report rising rates of anxiety, depression, and stress among students, with many citing academic pressure, financial stress, social isolation, and identity-based discrimination as contributing factors. At the same time, counseling centers are often under-resourced, leading institutions to reimagine how mental health is supported across departments and through cross-functional collaboration. Read the full blog post: https://www.cas.edu/news--notes/supporting-student-mental-health-current-campus-trends-and-the-role-of-standards #highereducation #studentaffairs #studentlife #studentsuccess (fb)