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Brown University Launches Revamped and Expanded Career Services Center

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They play a vital role in contributing both their job opportunities and their experiences as mentors, opening new paths for successful lives and careers for our students.” The center will provide personalized advising, mentoring, opportunities, and resources for various career pathways to Brown’s undergraduates, Ph.D.

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Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Also, Black managers are 65% more likely to progress in their careers if they have a sponsor. This includes peer-to-peer mentoring as well as connection to alumni. The report also notes requiring ongoing career advisement and formalizing the mentorship experience.

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New Report Examines Employers’ Understanding of Equity in Recruiting

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because of historic underfunding, career services centers at HBCUs and PWIs are often staffed by a single person juggling many responsibilities. Gasman suggested several ways that employers can foster belonging, including DEI activities, mentoring programs, and climate surveys.

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How to Choose a College Based on Your Major: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

Youll want to take into account everything from faculty expertise and available electives to career services and networking opportunities. Completing internships over the summer, or even during the school year, can help you explore the nuances of your major and try out different career paths.

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Providing Support to Financial Aid Awardees During the School Year

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Mentorship Programs: Connect new students with fellow student mentors who can offer guidance and support in their academic pursuits. Bonus strategy: Highlight and Offer Post-Graduation Support Career Services: Offer career services to help students transition to college or the workforce.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Admissions professionals, academics, academic advisors, career services representatives, tutors, alumni officers, etc. Career services departments have a tremendous responsibility. Teaching students about digital identity and presence is fast-becoming a programmatic necessity for career services offices.

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How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors

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Dimension People and Services Emotional Understanding and managing one's feelings • Student Affairs • Counseling • Student Success • Accessibility Services Intellectual Understanding and managing one's feelings Faculty Student Success Advising Mentoring/Tutoring Accessibility Services Physical Maintaining a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, (..)