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Your support services are vital to student belonging. Here’s what’s getting in their way

University Business

The more students are aware of the various support services on campus, such as in academic advising, mental health and financial aid, the more they report positive rates of belonging, according to a new report from Tyton Partners. Simply informing students of such services may not be enough.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When asked about support services, 51% of respondents said they had not interacted with an academic advisor from the community college. African American and Latino students were less likely than white students to mark earning credit toward a four-year degree as a reason for participating in dual enrollment.

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Report Presents New Approach to Increasing Completion Rates at Public Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CCA’s completion-goals funding advocates for the funding to be allocated up front, thus giving public institutions the funds to provide adequate support services which will lead to improving outcomes and meeting state completion goals. Best practices would be utilized and the results carefully tracked.

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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Utilize technology to create a more personalized experience. Emphasis on Student Support Growing institutions prioritize comprehensive student support services that help learners succeed academically and professionally. postsecondary institutions that are growing). Garner a better understanding of the modern student.

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3 reasons administrators are stalling on upgrading edtech

University Business

. “When administrators make poor decisions, students and faculty often suffer the consequences—and this can impact administrators’ ability to implement future initiatives due to lack of utilization by key stakeholders,” the report reads. The following are three troubling signs from the report.

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College Possible graduate finds passion in political and advocacy work

College Forward

In addition to the continued support of College Possible coaches, she utilized resources from MKE scholars, Lawton Scholars and Trio Student Support Services (SSS). In college, Sinyetta was highly involved with campus involvements and programs that led her to many more experiences, connections, and resources.

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Here are 9 ways higher education can ensure rural America’s long-term vitality

University Business

Bolster holistic wraparound support services across all levels of education in an area with high poverty rates. Continue building and expanding high-speed broadband access in rural areas to support online learning.