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Five AmeriCorps alumni share career success in the field of higher education

College Forward

Upon joining AmeriCorps to serve with College Possible, many coaches express their intention to utilize their service term as a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and career exploration. Michaela found a passion while working with students, which led her to her current position as a student support services concierge.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to tragic events such as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and positive attention from high profile alumni like Vice President Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University, Granville said first-time students have become increasingly aware that HBCUs are the top producers of Black doctors, engineers, and other professions.

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What it is: During the event, students could take a professional head shot, chat with an alumni mentor, network with university administrators or pursue the all-majors job and internship fair. Recent alumni also received an invitation to participate in the job fair, professional development workshops and head-shot booth.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

EAB

For some schools, this reintegration was a way to leverage shared administrative services and thereby cut costs and make up revenue gaps from declines in undergraduate enrollment. Institutions were able to apply the online learning innovations from PCO units across the university and build lifelong learning relationships with alumni.

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Engage New Students Early Or Lose Them: Here’s How to Do It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They should also support students to complete all of the necessary paperwork before the term begins. Subgroups of students who typically need support services should be contacted and invited in to discuss their needs. Professional staff must reach out to students and welcome them to the college.

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

Now, it’s time to apply those insights on campus with strategies to help you begin rebuilding trust with prospective and current students, alumni, and the public at large. Take Action Overcome bureaucracy: Assess the support mechanisms in place to guide students, from academic advising to career services.

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Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success

Creatrix Campus

The growing need for thorough career counseling highlights the need to offer all-encompassing support services to assist students in determining their routes to success. Alumni Mentorship: Provide mentorship for academic and career guidance. Career Planning Workshops: Guide students in goal setting and exploring career options.