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Success Coaching and Online Platform Shown to Improve Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, if a student signs up for a class that is far away from the main campus, the software might alert a success coach to make sure that the student knows about the school’s transportation resources. Evans, associate director-student life at NCCCS According to Dr. J.J.

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Christmas at Hope

Hope College Network

Especially with snow on the ground, it feels like I’ve been transported into an idyllic Christmas painting. Christmas at Hope is nothing short of magical. But even though the scenery is spectacular, it’s Hope’s Christmas traditions that make this time of year so special.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

From public transportation to cafes and convenience stores and even medical offices —make a list. Local parks (if any) Medical offices Public transportation Start to plot the distance between your neighborhood and these essential locations. Ensure you’re looking at furnished places made to make NYC student life easy.

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Team Growth: Get to Know Maddy and Louis

Campus Groups

Louis served as Assistant Director of Training, Programming and Education at Mercy College, where he also held the role of Student Life and Assessment Specialist. I love Google Maps because I am CONSTANTLY traveling and it comes in handy, especially when I’m in a big city walking and using public transportation.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EHS Senior Vice President of Student Life Christy Caiti Chatfield has set up programming and amenities that build community. Similar to college dorms, the facilities have resident advisors, although some schools that place a large number of students with EHS may send resident advisors specifically selected by the college.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

How will this impact your student’s decision? If your student chooses to live at home, how far of a commute is it? Is public transportation available? Can she access it independently Does your student want to live with a roommate or does she prefer to live alone? Is your student able to say no to peer pressure?

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How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program

EAB

We pay for food, we pay for their transportation from the airport to the airport, so we make sure that they have the really all encompassed, "red carpet experience", if you say so to speak, of what the Ross School of Business and the University of Michigan has to offer. JA: Okay.