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

AIFS Abroad

We’re continuing the series introducing the team behind AIFS Customized , who create faculty-led study abroad programs for hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the US. This week, we meet Gina Baxter, Head of Student Services in our Florence Study Center, Italy. What do you do for AIFS?

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After receiving the money in 2021, PCC – like many of the schools – chose to place it in a fund, the proceeds of which the college has been using to finance in-house innova- tion around education and student support. The former gives disadvantaged students at the community college the chance to take on research project opportunities.

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Meet the team: Trung Tran, Florence Program Coordinator

AIFS Abroad

We’re continuing the series introducing the team behind AIFS Customized , who create faculty-led study abroad programs for hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the US. This week, we are chatting with Trung Tran, Florence Program Coordinator, who is based in our Florence Study Center, Italy. Four years.

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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. This culture is also instilled at the faculty level.

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Supporting Student Success in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Creatrix Campus

Engagement and Involvement Student engagement and involvement in campus activities, clubs, organizations, and leadership roles contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. Institutions may assess participation in co-curricular activities, internships, community service, and study abroad programs as indicators of student success.

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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. Who are they?