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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These small behaviors build confidence—and they add up to academic success. Mentoring Connects Students to Campus Resources Students in mentoring programs use support services more than their peers. Mentors demystify offices like financial aid, counseling, and career services.

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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Career services professionals are advising graduating students to adapt their job search strategies accordingly. "These are key areas where students gain, hone, and demonstrate they have the skills necessary to successfully move into the workplace."

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Proposed TRIO Cut Jeopardizes At-Risk Students’ Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

TRIO doesn’t provide free tuition, but offers academic tutoring, mentoring, financial guidance, personal counseling, and career services that help students. With their support, I was able to achieve professional success in ways that weren’t accessible to them as women without college degrees. The Ronald E.

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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

If disparities in post-graduation earnings emerge, we can advocate for stronger financial aid policies, expand career services, or refine programs to better support workforce needs,” said Natalie Cartwright , Director and Chief Data Officer.

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What’s Working Outside the Classroom: New Insights on What’s Really Driving Success

Civitas Learning

When we talk about student success, it’s easy to focus on the classroom. But even the most capable students can struggle if they don’t have access to basic resources like quiet study spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, group meeting areas, and academic support services. percentage point (PP) lift in persistence Library Resources — 5.3

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3 Ways to Help Students Before They Fall Behind

Civitas Learning

Today’s most influential leaders recognize that student success goes beyond traditional measures like retention and graduation rates. This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance.

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Accelerate Student Outcomes with AI-Powered Adaptable Analytics

Civitas Learning

SUMMARY : Adaptable analytics empowers higher education leaders with real-time, actionable insights that evolve with changing circumstances, enabling smarter decisions, more effective planning, and stronger team collaboration to proactively support student success. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a strong example.