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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Albany State University recently announced its president, Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, had been appointed executive vice president for administration and chief of staff at Georgia State University, effective July 1. Social media has changed how so many things operate. The job is continuing to change in terms of the complexity.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson and a few other African American students came together and created a list of recommendations that was submitted to administration and prompted the formation of a task force. She joined the task force, and over the next year, members laid out a program for recruiting and retaining minority students.

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How To Better Engage Students With Our New Mobile App!

Campus Groups

Mobile apps reportedly contribute to higher rates of student engagement, retention, and success. They are used by Student Life administrators and students for planning, communicating, tracking, and reporting. This helps students locate and orient themselves on the go.

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How Does U.S. News Rank Colleges?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Part of the outlet’s methodology includes using only thoroughly vetted academic data, which is why it does not give weight to aspects of student life such as athletics and social life. News college ranking, then that’s an added bonus.

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Unleash the Chatbots! AI for Retention

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

While it engages with thousands of students, the chatbot simultaneously clusters students who share common struggles and brings them to the attention of university staff. When appropriate, it also suggests specific next steps that administrators can take to help students overcome these struggles. Background.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

These may include the campus website, homegrown digital systems, social media, flyer boards, and resident halls. They provide students with the opportunity to learn about and engage with their campus community. They are also a great way for students to broaden their social circle, making connections with fellow students and staff.

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How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program

EAB

You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. EAB’s Jonathan April is joined by Kimberly Williams from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to talk about creative ways to attract out-of-state students from underserved populations. August 8, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.