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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. DFC’s approach is in line with recent research showing that student success requires a comprehensive approach. Staff were everywhere.

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Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it)

EAB

In my experience, those who receive equitable pay adjustments are thankful for the increase – but they are even more grateful that you researched and addressed it proactively. In addition to base salary improvements, EAB research shows that performance-based incentives can contribute positively to employee morale and overall success.

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Hard Truths That Higher Education Has Evaded for Too Long

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Accreditors could, for example, require institutions to undergo professional development training in teaching. Today’s campus conversations tend to focus on issues like academic freedom or free speech and affirmative action in admissions. Because of a lack of accountability. They don’t. They haven’t.

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Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

Broaden advising, career services & professional development. The Office of the Vice Chancellor is charged with “p artnering with community members to make improvements for our students in areas such as advising, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and well-being.” . Serve our graduate students.