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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If employees are not happy with their job and engaged with the college community, they will become the stop out and dropouts that Dr. Tinto speaks of with college students. Employment stop-out will include a lack of productivity which leads to lower student persistence and graduation rates.

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These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success

University Business

After a $5 million investment and a decade of collaboration between the city, the county and local employers, Walla Walla opened more than 170 wineries and is now a tourist destination. The rural town leveraged its open space to create a booming industry and build student employment opportunities.

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Symplicity Spotlight: Rebecca Florey

Symplicity

My day-to-day role was mostly focused on event management and other project management. I was on the administrative side mostly, and the attraction there was continuing to be part of an education community – access to the arts, speakers, and community enrichment events that come with being part of a vibrant university.

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CAPD Info session at MIT’s CPW for Family & Supporters 2024

CAPD

How is the connection between current students and alumni? Do alumni easily offer internships or other opportunities to current students? There is a very strong alumni network at MIT, and there are a number of events and opportunities happening on campus throughout the year for students to connect with alumni.

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Why Grenoble as a Customized Faculty-Led Location

AIFS Abroad

Grenoble is for students: With over 65,000 university students and several prestigious universities, Grenoble is an ideal place to study abroad. The city is regularly voted most popular university town in France with so much to do for students– free museums, free events or ticket discounts, special offers for meals, movies, theater.

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Elevating Business Education Standards: The Role of AMBA Accreditation

Creatrix Campus

Accreditation by AMBA serves as an assurance to students, employers, and other stakeholders that a business school's MBA program meets the highest standards of excellence in business education. Accredited schools are also eligible to attend AMBA events, which provide networking opportunities and access to the latest industry insights.

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High school graduates are going to work instead of college. Can we prove they don’t have to choose?

EAB

So, if they have to cover an extra shift at work or their car breaks down, students can stay on pace with the rest of their class. Provide curricular flexibility Today’s college students need flexibility. A single event can derail their best efforts in the classroom.

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