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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A direct line: During their time at Sinclair, students meet with an academic adviser at UD each semester “to ensure they are on track for a successful academic transition,” Thompson says.

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Engaging with Hope and Beyond

Hope College Network

For me, an international student from Nigeria, building a sense of community was an important aspect of what I set out to do in the U.S., My first year was marked by my significant involvement in Hope’s Phelps Scholars Program, which is a first-year program that helps students develop the tools needed to navigate our multicultural world.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Highlight programs, initiatives, and student organizations that foster a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.

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10 Inspiring Women's History Project Based Learning Ideas to Celebrate Women's History Month

Experiential Learning Depot

You or your students can communicate with one organization to strike up a collaboration. Learn about the needs of the organization and develop a service-learning experience for or with your students to help the organization fill or meet that need. Women’s History Month: Yay or Nay?

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Middle and High School PBL: 10 Earth Day Project Idea Driving Questions?

Experiential Learning Depot

As a final product, I have had my students develop tools (charts, quizzes, mind maps, etc.) Then those students would highlight and promote those businesses by including their products or services in a student-organized and hosted community pop-up market.

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12 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year

Experiential Learning Depot

Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. Our students have participated in the Science March, March for Immigration, and Women's March.

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Authentic Ways to Demonstrate and Share Learning Digitally

Experiential Learning Depot

Students might collaborate with a local conservationist to design and develop a tool or method to effectively remove the species from the habitat while preserving and conserving the natural ecosystem. Example: Students collaborate with the Nature Conservancy, for example. Check out my post on establishing a community network.

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