Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

The human instructor can place more emphasis on things like giving emotional support to their students, encouraging them, [and] mentoring them.” Others are teaching information literacy by having students fact-check bots’ responses to research questions. And that they’re all coming from the same place in terms of literacy.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus on English skills needed in an academic setting and tailored support services through the Academic Literacy & Language (ALL) Center have proven beneficial. There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. We have a wonderful program called Pathways, where we do outreach to middle schools, high schools and community colleges, providing application clinics and parent academies,” says Dr. Leroy M.

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Castleton Trio

MAY 8, 2020

The college search and application processes were mysterious, and paying for college seemed impossible. Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. She also found a part-time job mentoring students with disabilities through the College Steps program.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Making connections, building community, improving digital literacy , and enhancing employability are just a few of the ways in which social media contribute to a more well-rounded student experience. It’s essentially a built-in experiential digital literacy program. Student Information Systems and Predictive Analytics. Being Human.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our main goal is to support students all the way through to graduation, and we do so with financial literacy workshops, financial assistance, peer mentoring, career advising, referrals, community building, personal counseling, and more! Know a student who could benefit from our services?

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