University Business

JANUARY 10, 2024

Community colleges are in dire need of support as more reports convey just how few of their students are succeeding. Some colleges have succeeded in employing mentorship opportunities and finding innovative ways to support their students financially to help boost retention rates. Smith School of Business.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). Regardless of the mentor’s profession, what was obvious was that the participants had someone coaching, advising, or guiding them and networking on their behalf.

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College Forward

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

30, 2024 / PRNewswire / — College Possible , a pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost college access and success by connecting high school and college students with near-peer coaches, today announced the renewal of its successful collaboration with the NBA Foundation. PAUL, Minn. , Jan.

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College Forward

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If you’re interviewing for a role as an AmeriCorps service member, or you’ve already landed a service position with College Possible, you may want to learn more about our organization. While the College Possible headquarters is in Saint Paul, MN, we have eight service site locations across the country. What is College Possible?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We’ve developed two different evidence-based frameworks to address this lack of connection early in community college students’ careers: Caring Campus at the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), where Petty is a coach, and the Ask-Connect-Inspire-Plan (ACIP) framework at the Community College Research Center.

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College Forward

JANUARY 17, 2024

Upon joining AmeriCorps to serve with College Possible, many coaches express their intention to utilize their service term as a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and career exploration. Former college access coach Jerry Jones served with College Possible Omaha during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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SRHE

APRIL 10, 2024

The COVID pandemic created a further influx of concentrated efforts in finding supportive solutions for the student mental health crisis ( Chen and Lucock, 2022 ; Copeland et al , 2021 ). With the increased focus on student mental health has come an increased reliance on academics for pastoral support.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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University Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

When higher education is increasingly questioned and at risk of commodification , focusing on student success and experience can be the connection that drives enrollment and retention. Here are three critical ways institutions can raise the bar on student success and experience to drive higher enrollment and retention: .

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023.

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University Business

APRIL 24, 2023

“It is under attack not because it’s not living up to its promise, but because I think there is a feeling in this country that we don’t want to provide the financial support to higher ed that we have in the last 70 or 90 years,” she says. ” Some see it as the same job but with a lot more hats to wear. .

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Dr. Al Solano

MAY 15, 2022

We are the ones speaking with students on a day-to-day basis, and we have the information to be able to support student success." This is about how do we collectively support students. It's student success and retention. The more individuals involved in supporting students, the greater the outcome is going to be."

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University Business

JUNE 15, 2023

Colleges need to leverage data-driven mental health services to cut through the noise and effectively treat their students, wages a new report by the American Council on Education (ACE). However, screenings are only helpful if campuses are resourced with the services they believe would most greatly assist the identified students’ needs.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Institutions can ensure their success and development with intentional support in the areas they may be vulnerable in and by communicating these services fully. retention increase in new, minority-male, full-time students pursuing an associates degree. Average assessment scores between 2020 and 2022 have dropped by 5%.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 7, 2023

I had some really great professors who were really supportive, who are first gen themselves and great role models. The building-up piece is creating programs and services and mentoring opportunities for students that help promote their growth, as well. I was like, “So what’s the secret of success here?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Moseley has demonstrated through his tenure, particularly in this situation with the lack of support alleged by Dr. [Candia-Bailey] and her death, impacts the institution's health, and that in itself, calls for a change in order for the mass group of people impacted to heal – students, faculty, and alumni,” said Bonds, in an interview with Diverse.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This time, I was fortunate to have an adviser, coaches and a myriad of mentors who didn’t allow me to retrench into my skewed perceptions of myself. This academic year, half of our first-year students required physical and mental wellness support within the first eight weeks of the semester. Q: What attracted you to your role?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

program through the Questrom School of Business (as I’ve long written about the rise of low-cost, scaled online degree programs from universities with global brands). program through the Questrom School of Business (as I’ve long written about the rise of low-cost, scaled online degree programs from universities with global brands).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 10, 2023

To the contrary—existing research positively links increased engagement with advisers to student success metrics such as retention. Image: The recent Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse Student Voice survey of two- and four-year college students about academic life revealed gaps in core advising functions.

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Campus Groups

MARCH 29, 2022

Women’s communities on campus also provide members with the opportunity to build a sense of belonging, which is known to contribute to higher retention rates. Women’s Communities on CampusGroups (CG) Over 2,160 student clubs and organizations that support women use CampusGroups (CG) to: ??‍?‍?? ‍♀️ Community service ?

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. And I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Heather Speed, who serves vice president of Student Services at Pueblo Community College. Episode 126. November 1, 2022. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2023

Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. 22 August · Episode 169 Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges 25 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Discover the impact of president turnover on higher ed leadership. Brit” Kirwan of the University System of Maryland.

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Goucher DEI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In addition to the work focused on deepening our commitment around the Race, Power, and Perspective curriculum, the Center for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching (CAST) is supporting faculty in creating and delivering courses that are equitable, inclusive, and accessible.

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College Forward

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Through a collaboration with national nonprofit College Possible , the community college district will bring evidence-based near-peer coaching to 700 AlamoPROMISE students on two of its campuses, the majority of whom are from under-resourced backgrounds or are first-generation students. SAN ANTONIO , Nov.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 28, 2023

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.

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College Forward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Catalyze coaches with College Possible are gaining many invaluable leadership skills during their AmeriCorps service term. Coaches contribute to organizational goals at their university site College Possible Catalyze coaches fulfill their term of service on one campus, serving eligible college students enrolled at that university.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs What 70+ higher ed leaders are saying about staff recruitment and retention in today's competitive labor market Competition for talent is at an all-time high, forcing colleges and universities to rethink their historical approach to attracting and retaining talented staff on their campuses.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tiffany Ray-Patterson VP of Student Services, Germanna Community College [link] Learn More Check out this podcast to learn more about Germanna's streamlined onboarding approach for workforce and for-credit students. To create a seamless, inclusive experience, Germanna introduced the concept of admissions coaches.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 6, 2023

On the one hand, most campus counseling centers are overwhelmed and can’t meet the demand for services. Institutions can partner with organizations such as the Hope Center to consider intersections among learning, retention, mental health and students’ basic needs (e.g., Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, we often overlook the fact that surveys are not just data-gathering tools; they also serve as a platform for real-time dialogue between students and educators, presenting an opportunity to provide timely support. Access: How satisfied are you with the ability to access [student services] at [this institution] when needed?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Drumm McNaughton A thriving workplace culture that sets work-life boundaries strengthens shared governance, retains employees, and role models the practice for students as they move into their careers. It’s easy to fall into the trap of constant connectivity, especially in the high-pressure environment of higher education.

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Higher Ed Connects: Policy

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Some schools, such as Amarillo College in Texas, have recognized that a culture change was needed—and as a result, have been pleased to see graduation and retention numbers rise and in some cases, more than double. . It is time for institutions to take a hard look at themselves and re-evaluate priorities. There are more older students.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These changes are reshaping how colleges and universities must embrace an adaptive approach to student recruitment and retention. Drumm McNaughton Dive into the complexities of higher education enrollment–navigate through its current challenges, and uncover strategies for the tough times ahead.

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Campus Groups

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Students use an engagement platform to manage their co-curricular life on campus and access student service information. Alumni use digital alumni communities to stay connected with campus , network, and support their alma mater. Ideally, engagement begins as soon as students set foot on campus and lasts a lifetime. Collaborate ??Succeed

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

31 May · Episode 157 Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability 37 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Zach and Kathryn discuss their most recent study, What Works: 10 Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes that Lead to Good Jobs. The median pay is around $57,000 annually.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Analysis and pre-planning are beneficial to ensure a smooth transition.

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University Business

JULY 12, 2023

According to a Financial Aid Services (FAS) report , around three-quarters of financial aid directors, chief enrollment officers and CFOs are only somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or neutral about how satisfied they are with their institution’s existing financial aid services.

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