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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. It might have been a resume.

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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. Students who received the text were 6.3

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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Provide placement and scholarship opportunities One of the most important predictors of student retention in higher education is scholarship and placement opportunities. This way, students get a clear indication that they are experiencing gaps in the course content and make recommendations immediately.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this chapter, best practices focused on the areas of advising, engagement, instruction, and programing will be discussed. The authors call for a strategic shared responsibility between Academic Affairs and Student Services to promote the educational, civic, and social success of Black males. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. So far, the program has served 111 students, says Amanda Nipp, Northeast’s vice president of student services.

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A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 180 with Drumm McNaughton and Catherine Friday

The Change Leader, Inc.

By directly involving high school students in the design of their future educational experiences, REP4 demonstrates a proactive approach to student engagement. Moreover, advancements in digital learning technologies are not just buzzwords but tangible tools reshaping the educational landscape.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics

Creatrix Campus

By integrating with the Student Information System (SIS), institutions ensure that accurate and up-to-date student records are maintained. This contributes to holistic data management, supporting admissions, enrollment, and student services.