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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities. The forum also focused on the intersectional identities of student-athletes.

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5 High Tech Solutions that Enable High Touch Campus Experiences

University Business

With the digital revolution of the internet and social media available in the palm of their hand, students are bombarded with technology that demands their attention. In the following section, we’ve outlined specific examples of High Tech solutions that enable higher ed administrators to deliver High Touch experiences to 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)

Graduation and Retention Rates (22%) This factor covers the average six-year graduation rate and the average retention rate of first-year students. News college ranking, then that’s an added bonus.

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

EAB

If you haven’t, take a look at your college’s reviews on Google, Niche, or social media—if there is negative feedback, it’s likely related to customer service mishaps like lost paperwork, slow responses, or unanswered questions. ".the Essentially, by spending less time on clerical tasks, students can spend more time on their studies.

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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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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

A well-equipped student information system and learning management system come to the rescue here. With these, students can be majorly encouraged. More participation will evolve through chats, social media, and online discussion forums to share course information. Students like to share their views too.