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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. But part of the challenge, he says, “is that 80% of our students self-identified as having minoritized backgrounds, and 60% were Pell students.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. When asked about support services, 51% of respondents said they had not interacted with an academic advisor from the community college.

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The Ivy League of Student Success Innovation: Bridget Burns Visits the Ed on the Edge Podcast

The University Innovation Alliance

Speaking with host Michael Moe , she discussed her personal experiences with student success, the UIA’s first ten years, how to scale change, and the value of embracing failure. At no point did I ever talk to an academic advisor. It's not that people are lazy, don't care, or don't want to help students.

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Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success

The University Innovation Alliance

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. Student Success. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions. How to Improve Student Outcomes.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Other areas to be emphasized include developing consistency for psychological safe spaces, disaggregating student data, and providing access to key services and resources. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success. Chapter 12: Brown, D.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals 

COE

Hamm As more first-generation college students enroll in higher education, this course becomes not just timely but essential, highlighting the growing need for support and guidance in their educational journeys. . — Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college studentssuccess.

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How Thematic Major Clusters, Major Maps, and Faculty Mentorship Elevate the Student Experience

EAB

The last two years of the pandemic impacted studentsacademic success and their transition to a residential campus setting. Further, low retention and graduation rates continue to affect overall student success and disproportionately impact vulnerable student groups (e.g., Solution #2 – Develop Major Maps.

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