Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The discussions made up the bulk of the 2023 Nigeria Higher Education Forum, a morning-long event put on by the Nigeria Higher Education Forum (NHEF). Many graduates, she said, despite being smart, lack soft skills, such as communication, that are critical to corporate success. The NHEF, founded by the John D. and Catherine T.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Then, the same small group of us were invited by our dean’s office to put together a professional development event, which was on Zoom, which we called Faculty Sharing Circles, where we invited faculty to come and we put them into Zoom breakout rooms,” she continues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. About 200 students attended each event.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The event gathered hundreds of state and system leaders, researchers, and fellow student success champions and practitioners to discuss how holistic advising and wraparound supports can promote college excellence and equitable outcomes. None of this work would have been possible without the dedication of our team of IHEP professionals.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Student Success Collaborative Awards. The winners of EAB’s 2022 Student Success Collaborative Awards are leading the way in rethinking the student support model and using technology in creative ways to keep students on track to graduate.”. Return on Education Award: South Puget Sound Community College. Pepperdine University.

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Steve Keating

MAY 11, 2023

Establish clear and transparent communication channels. Encourage two-way communication. Encourage teamwork and collaboration by organizing team-building activities, retreats, or social events. Communicate how their contributions make a difference and positively impact the organization, customers, or society.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Effective Communication: • Keep an open line of communication with your team members. It is virtually impossible to over communicate. Team Building: • Organize team-building activities and events to strengthen team bonds. Create a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose through team projects and collaborative efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

To accomplish the goals that the fundraising will enable, she sees it as essential that the faculty, staff and board work collaboratively on the visioning for the university. The Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research and the Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding and Community Engagement were also developed.

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Steve Keating

JUNE 29, 2023

Support their participation in relevant industry events or networking opportunities. Encourage open communication and collaboration, where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas. Encourage open communication and collaboration, where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

My approach was to foster an environment where global collaboration was not only encouraged but embedded into the fabric of our educational practices. Institutions now must adapt to a world where international collaboration is crucial for research, innovation, and cultural exchange.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Talk to your professors and advisors, and communicate any time conflicts. on Instagram to stay in the loop regarding Iftars and events on the Homewood campus. They often collaborate with other regional Muslim associations giving you ample opportunities to meet other college Muslims. Have an exam that falls around Iftar time?

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

The new module enables colleges to create and execute a coordinated communications strategy for prospective students and delivers actionable insight to help campus leaders drive students’ enrollment journeys. We are excited to expand the Collaborative’s work to support students before they enroll.”

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2024

The Outcomes: A collaborative student-advisor planning process and intuitive academic planning solution led to a 75% adoption rate in the initial few months. Advisors found it frustrating to work with a manual workflow that made academic planning interactions with students a one-time event instead of an ongoing conversation.

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet. Student Mental Health & Well-Being Collaborative. November 21, 2022.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Successful Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy Requires Cross-Campus Effort To answer this call for increased mental health support, EAB launched the Mental Health Collaborative in Spring 2022. We also provide more hands-on support through our newly launched Financial Performance Collaborative. And why is AI so Far Down the List?

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By investing time and resources into supporting faculty, higher education institutions can help bridge academic and systemic gaps by: Addressing Academic Gaps: Offering professional development helps faculty become stronger instructors, improves early alert communication, and enhances student outcomes. You are the experts.’”

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Civitas Learning

MAY 11, 2023

At the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), data-informed strategic decision-making is a weekly process rather than a one-and-done event. Administrators meet to review student success data and adjust strategies and services accordingly.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Missouri State University will have several events throughout the week to celebrate transfer students and transfer advisors. Alexandra Logue, from the Center for Advanced Study in Education, outlines six opportunities to increase transfer student success by allowing for collaboration across the state, institutional, and individual level.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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. At Saybrook University, Yahaya said virtual onboarding and email follow-ups have created a sense of community even for remote learners.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

If we could engage those alumni and hold special events for them, maybe this would help increase our alumni giving percentage.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. JW: So I have worked in one of those before, where I worked for the CBO, but my office was actually in a public school building, and I was collaborating with the administrators and the district people there.

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Blackboard Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Lisa Hansen is the Director of OneStop Student Support and Retention Services at Blackboard and works collaboratively with partner institutions to increase student satisfaction and persistence through 24/7 Virtual Student Engagement and proactive outreach and retention support. Common issues with student communications in higher education.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over-communicate to students—and parents The FAFSA delay issue is in part a marketing problem, and we advise that colleges not just communicate but over-communicate about the Department of Education’s processing slowness. Next steps for navigating the FAFSA delay Over-communicate processing delays.

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The Advisor That Cares

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

One of the critical components of becoming a catalyst for change is drawing others into collaborative relationships so that ideas and innovations can continue to grow and evolve with the input and perspective that others bring. TEDxEast – Nancy Duarte uncovers common structure of greatest communicators 11/11/2010 [Video].

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Notable trends include a significant move towards digital fundraising and engagement, growing sophistication in data analytics, a rise in mobile giving, and the prominence of virtual events. Hybrid fundraising, ethical data use, and strong collaboration with alumni networks will also be key in this evolving landscape.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The responsibilities communicate not only the work to be done, but the purpose behind that work. This helps potential applicants understand the values Carleton holds, including collaboration, collegiality, and communication. EAB’s Flexible Work Collaborative for Hybrid and Remote Employees. December 1, 2022.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Consider implementing and analyzing performance metrics that measure on-campus collaboration with colleagues, as this positively influences their experience at the university. Perhaps the most important element of effective communication is listening. But you don’t have to reserve gratitude for special occasions.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Applying to college opens students to scrutiny in ways few other events in life do, and the uncertainty that accompanies the college application process can be rife with doubts. To be sure, the process of starting college, and the application process that accompanies it, can have its moments of anxiety and uncertainty.

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IEFA

JULY 7, 2023

Plus, these connections can lead to collaborations and partnerships that can further enhance your career prospects. For example, if you are at an event for international students, try to focus on talking about your experiences in the country. Also attend local events related to your field.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Trusted by more than 850 colleges and universities – and serving more than 10 million students – Navigate unites administrators, faculty, staff, and students in a collaborative network to measurably improve outcomes across the entire student journey. And I know firsthand a lot of folks said this was such a highlight of the event.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

And several faculty from diverse institutions across the country collaborated in a 2020 article to report that the “rapid shift to online teaching in 2020 meant teaching in panic mode." Active learning strategies: Enable thinking and doing in the present moment Encourage collaboration over competition and Build inclusive communities.

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EAB

MARCH 7, 2023

The two discuss how to prepare a crisis communications plan before disaster strikes, how to communicate with key audiences, and pitfalls to avoid in the heat of the moment. A chunk of which, a large chunk of which was a corporate communications team at a global education company. AS: Absolutely.

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EAB

MARCH 14, 2023

Doing so helps short-staffed admissions team streamline subsequent communication efforts to convert more inquiries into applicants and more applicants into successful, engaged students. I know one of the things I'm often talking to partners about is creating calls to action within your communication.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Like many institutions, UNC Charlotte was affected by the complex social and political events over the last few years. Dr. Lisa Walker: We really wanted to audit our institutional and departmental policies through an equity lens, as the pandemic and recent sociocultural events affect our daily lives. December 19, 2022.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It was inspiring and illuminating, but what struck me the most were the challenges that the team shared, many of which related to the collaborative nature of our creative process. We need pictures that show subjects that are unique to their campus, whether that’s an iconic building, a signature event, or a particular person.”.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

President Takeda-Tinker comes from a financial industry background where instantaneous communication is critical, and she spoke to this difference: “To lead an online or technology-driven institution means that people's expectations of responsiveness have to be in that real-time environment. Communication is so vital.” She holds a B.A.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 1, 2024

Administrators and departmental leads should start by identifying initiatives, events, services, and programs already available across the institution. Administrators and leaders should collaborate with Institutional Research to schedule regular reviews. This approach fosters an environment open to feedback and questions.

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