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How Civitas Learning Partners are Removing Retention and Completion Barriers

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Following the institute’s collaborative sessions, leaders gained fresh perspectives on addressing issues hindering student retention and success. Using a unified student success platform facilitates communication, collaboration, and coordination among departments and helps clarify each staff member’s role in student success.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furthermore, involvement in esports can provide opportunities for students to delve into coding, game development tools, and software customization that can facilitate practical experience in programming, game design, and software development.

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Supporting Institutional Financial Health with Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Silos persist, differing definitions of student success hinder collaboration, and institutions struggle to establish a consistent and centralized knowledge base. There are numerous collaboration models in higher education, and each institution must create a model that suits its identity and needs.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies. Collaboration among various departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, and equity and diversity offices, ensures a comprehensive approach to student and administrator support.

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The Emergence of University of Miami Quarterback Cam Ward Provides Lessons About Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the same way, colleges and universities can create environments that attract top talent and facilitate their growth. Retention strategies like mentorship programs, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement can make a significant difference in keeping valuable employees engaged and motivated.

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Building a Thriving Workforce for Early Learning Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This plays a key role inhibiting the recruitment and retention of skilled professionals. Higher education institutions can collaborate with early learning centers, schools, and community organizations to establish practicum and internship programs that provide hands-on experience for students.

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Report: Degree Completion Rate Tied to Number of Credits Taken Per Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For instance, ‘walking’ students had a 29% retention rate and a 7% rate of completion. But student who were even just one tier up, ‘speed-walking,’ saw retention rates jump to 53% and likelihood of completing to 26%. Most students who are ‘walking’ (71%) don’t even continue past their first year in college, according to the report.