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Developing a Strengths-Based Campus: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Supporting Student Success

It was early in 2017 when our Student Life department received the approval we had been waiting for – we were embarking on a journey to make the University of Guelph-Humber a CliftonStrengths campus and I was tasked with leading the project. What other tools and programs do you use to support students? By: Liana Acri.

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It’s official: Joe Paul is named president of the University of Southern Mississippi

University Business

.” Paul, a Southern Miss alumnus, retired in 2015 after he served as an administrator in student affairs for the university for more than 40 years. “I am also deeply committed to creating an unparalleled student life and leadership experience. “Dr. .

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Team Growth: Get to Know Denecia and Yassine

Campus Groups

Denecia is passionate about student success and experiential learning. She has over 6 years of experience working in student development and has held several roles in this space. This includes Student Life (Mercy College) and Student Development and Campus Life (Berkeley College).

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President’s corner: How Rob Vischer balances growth with century-old values at University of St. Thomas

University Business

We have to help our students develop, not just into great productive employees, but into thoughtful, conscientious, other-centered persons.” Now, as a full-time administrator, Vischer is itching to find a solution to reintegrate himself back into student life on top of his new duties. ” says Vischer.

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The Power of Relationships in Undergraduate Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Campuses would also blur the boundaries between academic life and student life and treat these domains as synergistic and mutually supportive. Campuses would also blur the boundaries between academic life and student life and treat these domains as synergistic and mutually supportive.