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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources. Morishita, interim president at CSULA.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The communications and marketing office began working with institutional research to launch a series of two-way text messaging pilot programs this past fall. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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Boost Higher Ed Enrollment and Graduation Rates – The Power of Student Support and Belonging: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 148 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Elliot Felix

The Change Leader, Inc.

In stark contrast to prevailing trends in higher education, colleges and universities have or are boosting their enrollment, retention, and graduation rates by improving their students’ sense of belonging, student support services, student-faculty relationships, and career readiness programs. It has the highest correlation.