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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

The past few years have seen a complete shift in not only the delivery of higher education courses, but also student services. This has been notably hard for students, as well as faculty and staff members. Clarity on data to drive improvements in service. Clarity on data to drive improvements in service.

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U of South Dakota TRIO program offers first-year experience

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: The University of South Dakota’s TRIO Student Support Services is like all other federally funded TRIO SSS programs in that it serves low-income, first-generation or disabled students. ” (TRIO SSS at USD also partners with an orientation program from the university’s Native Student Services.)

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on these already overworked, understaffed, and underpaid teams and individuals, many of whom are concerned about the future of their campuses (and the stability of their jobs) due to the aforementioned financial woes. Invest in the campus professionals doing this work.

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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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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

Students: The SEC evaluates the institution's support services for students, including student advising, career services, and health services, to ensure they are adequate and accessible. Improved student outcomes and satisfaction.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. California lawmakers signaled their support for such efforts by approving $18.5

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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Financial stability: Many students struggle to afford college fees and other expenses and may drop out due to financial difficulties. Peer relationships, participation in campus activities, and accessibility to support services are all factors that can affect social integration.