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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We utilize this framework to analyze the use of diverse comics and graphic novels to facilitate critical conversations of bringing inclusive visual texts into the classroom. The academic guidance provided by competent and compassionate advisors coupled with student affairs engagement contribute to the graduation of this unique population.

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Consolidating touch points for retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A more recent trend is consolidating student services related to academics or health and wellness into a larger office or building. Tutoring, library resources, academic advising and career services are smushed together, and counseling, disability services, medical centers and student care teams are sharing space more than ever before.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia.

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Team Growth: Get to Know Cassie and Ahmed

Campus Groups

In addition to being passionate about Higher Education and Student Affairs, Cassie, like many of our team members, loves to cook and travel. Cassie: Prior to joining the team at CG, I worked in higher education for close to 10 years, primarily in academic advising and career services.

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How Presidents Can Create a Thriving Workplace Culture in Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 186 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Carrie Lovelace Petr

The Change Leader, Inc.

Utilize delayed send for emails. Prior to founding her full-time coaching practice, Carrie served as senior student affairs officer at two institutions; throughout her career in higher education, she has supervised all traditional areas in the field of student affairs. I said, well, I might trip over the dog.

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How Thematic Major Clusters, Major Maps, and Faculty Mentorship Elevate the Student Experience

EAB

Further, thematic major clusters offer first-time first-generation students clear options to choose from rather than an intimidating and large list of degree programs. HOW TO UTILIZE STUDENT DATA TO CREATE MAJOR CLUSTERS. Utilize these EAB tools to create degree maps for each major and bolster the student experience.

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