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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And when it comes to historically Black colleges and universities, many assume that diversity programming for student-athletes is either non-existent or not needed. The annual NCAA Inclusion Forum convened more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators. All Black students are not the same,” said Frank D.

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Meet the team: Gina Baxter, Head of Student Services, Florence

AIFS Abroad

This week, we meet Gina Baxter, Head of Student Services in our Florence Study Center, Italy. I work together with a team of Student Advisors to manage the day to day aspects of your study abroad program. On a bike ride with NCSAC students, Spring 2016. Enjoying the Tuscan countryside with Zola. What do you do for AIFS?

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. Kevin Grubb 07:30 We’re definitely thinking about both.

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Jehana Schwandt: Welcome Back

Ridgewater College

Our unit consists of: Multicultural & Inclusion Services, Disability & Accessibility Services, Basic Needs & Community Resources Office, International Student Services and Veteran Student Services; together, they work closely with our Student Success office and TRiO Student Support Services office.

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Student podcast evaluates student success measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The nature of a two-year school means few of the original students are still working with Baunoch on the project, and it has instead moved to “season two” of its cast and crew, so to speak. Definitions of success: The podcast serves two key purposes. Like, we already made the podcast,” Robinson says.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Next steps: The team scheduled meetings with departments on campus that provide high-touch support to students, including academic counseling, financial aid, student services, outreach, special population support services and the tutoring center.

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Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference

EAB

Within UC’s decentralized model, the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services & Information Technology (CECH) built a robust Student Services Center that provides guidance to students via a team of academic advisors, career development specialists, retention program managers, and a licensed counselor and social worker.