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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty mentors were encouraged to engage with mentees, which resulted in faculty having to discover which methods worked best to communicate with their students. An example of an academic support program at Merced is EXCEL!, . … This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen.

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Spaces of Belonging: Schools Look to Design to Help First-Gen Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To help them, colleges are going beyond academic support. These factors make it harder for first-gen students to function in institutions that were developed for elite whites. Indeed, six years after entering college, 56% of first-gen students have not earned any post-secondary credential.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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The Importance of Human Touch in Academic Support Services

Knack

Explore why the human touch remains irreplaceable in student support services, despite the rise of AI technologies.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Schools can directly communicate with these families, highlighting the specific financial benefits and support services available to transfer students. Assigning a dedicated staff member to assist transfer students with the financial aid process can provide additional support and guidance.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. Incorporate language like Its smart to ask for help into orientation programs, campus-wide communications and even classroom discussions. For example, showing how a first-generation student thrived after engaging with an academic advisor can inspire others to do the same.

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Why Data Quality Matters & 5 Steps to Improve It

Civitas Learning

As Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest) worked to improve retention rates, it recognized that faculty and staff needed a centralized location to communicate and access student data easily. It makes a more data-driven mindset, allowing everyone to access and understand how to use the data in their specific roles.