As online education grows as an option for college students, institutions are considering how best to accommodate students’ mental health and wellness needs. Recent research from Uwill and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) found 82 percent of faculty, staff and administrators who work with online students have seen an increase in demand for mental health support over the past academic year. The survey, published May 30, found 54 percent of faculty and staff believe there’s a lack of services tailored to online student needs, highlighting a need for additional resources that accommodate distance learners.
