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The Culture of Counseling

Since the spring 2007 slayings at Virginia Tech, Lecturer Josephine Kim has been working to raise awareness of mental health issues that affect Korean-American students. Many of these problems arise from intercultural and intergenerational conflicts among Korean Americans, says Kim. Her research examines inherent differences between western and Asian cultures and seeks to establish "scaffolding" for understanding the internal conflicts that can happen when disparate cultures merge. more >>

Remediation at the college level: Who needs it, and does it help?

Bridget Terry Long examines the effectiveness of remediation for helping college students to graduate. more >>

Reading and writing for understanding

Vicki Jacobs discusses how secondary school students can benefit enormously when teachers of all subjects integrate reading and writing strategies into their instruction. more >>

Dean's Welcome

From Kathleen McCartney, Dean of HGSE and Gerald S. Lesser Professor.
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