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Your support services are vital to student belonging. Here’s what’s getting in their way

University Business

The more students are aware of the various support services on campus, such as in academic advising, mental health and financial aid, the more they report positive rates of belonging, according to a new report from Tyton Partners. Simply informing students of such services may not be enough.

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sara Goldrick-Rab They’ll probably express concern, wonder why colleges aren’t mentioning this, and get confused when they find little information about affordable off-campus housing on school websites. There are programs available to help lower utility bills (many don’t count financial aid as income), but few students are aware.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

Here are some ways partnerships can scale support and provide true value for an institution: Additional reach for your support services. The pandemic has left support services at many universities under-resourced, and after two years of high stress the pressure is beginning to show.

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

From guidebooks to college websites, there is a TON of information out there! Find out how easy or difficult it is to access these services, and how robust the services are. You can use this information in two ways. What’s the average dollar amount of merit-based financial aid offered?

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. You want to get the information you need in a way that conveys interest without becoming a nuisance. If you do find the answer, perhaps you can refashion your question in light of this information.

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

Get more information For more on recruiting adult student populations, including graduate students, subscribe to the Professional and Adult Education Blog. Additionally, many of the support services available to first-time, full-time undergraduate students aren’t designed with adult learners in mind.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. CSULA combines those agreements with culturally affirming engagements, focusing on multiple support services and resources.