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Report Finds Broad Base Skills Help Students Post-Graduation, But Inequity Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are the findings of a nationally representative survey of over 3,200 alumni with bachelor’s degrees who graduated within the last 20 years, as found by Strada Education Network, a research and philanthropy nonprofit helping students complete postsecondary education or training.

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It’s official: Joe Paul is named president of the University of Southern Mississippi

University Business

.” Paul, a Southern Miss alumnus, retired in 2015 after he served as an administrator in student affairs for the university for more than 40 years. “The personalized experience students receive at the university is one of the many attributes that make The University of Southern Mississippi special.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Ask the alumni to focus on how your institution prepared them for a successful career launch and how they were able to smoothly transition into their professional roles.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Denise Brown, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Administration of cross-college interdisciplinary academic programs Jamie Dyer, Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mississippi State University Necessary infrastructure to support interdisciplinary programs Kimber McKay, Interim Vice Provost for (..)

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Supporting Student Success in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Creatrix Campus

Career Readiness Higher education aims to prepare students for their future careers. Student success ensures that students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for employment in their chosen fields. Well-prepared graduates enhance the institution's reputation and contribute to a strong alumni network.

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

As result, the liberal arts college has rolled out FlightPath to build a strong support network around each of its students by pairing them with a success coach, a faculty advisor, a career coach and an alumni mentor. There are not enough counselors out there,” says Johnson.