Communication, Definition and Retention

Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” UM also has the Office of Native American Affairs, which facilitates communication and consultation with tribal nations to improve UM systemwide to better serve Native communities and learners.

Higher education

Higher education Education FAFSA Grant

Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

The PSSG – it was first funded in 2022 via the Consolidated Appropriations Act – recognizes and awards funds to institutions that propose to use the grant for evidence-based reforms and practices in pursuit of bolstering student participation, retention, transfer, and completion rates.

Student success

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How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts

EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. They also provided more hands-on training for faculty and students to spur wider adoption of the Navigate student success platform and improve communication during the registration process. EAB · How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts. Episode 126.

Retention

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Supporting Institutional Financial Health with Cross-Functional Collaboration

Civitas Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

Silos persist, differing definitions of student success hinder collaboration, and institutions struggle to establish a consistent and centralized knowledge base. Data-activated cross-functional collaboration as the second step in a responsive process that improves student retention and completion in a way that supports financial health.

Collaboration

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Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference

EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At NACADA, many institutions shared how they have built success teams with roles to supplement advisors’ work, with titles like retention manager, success coach, and student support specialist. Advisors we spoke with want to communicate the benefits of advising to students.

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TSU’s Systematic Approach to Student Success

EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Today we welcome leaders from Texas Southern University who share what they learned through their efforts to get people processes and technology working together at TSU to improve student retention and boost enrollment. DC: Definitely roles and permissions. DL: Yes, definitely. So give these folks a listen and enjoy.

Student success

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Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment

The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One result of this effort was the definition of robust campus-employer partnerships, co-created by BGEE campus teams, EWG members, and students. We must see career readiness as equally important as graduation rates; in fact, increased student confidence could lead to improved retention and graduation rates.

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Districts are still struggling with low reading proficiency. These barriers are probably why.

EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Many states have third-grade reading retention laws , which require students to meet a reading standard before moving on to the next grade. Schools also often have inconsistent definitions of ideal reading instruction, and without a shared understanding, administrators and teachers must use their discretion to determine the best path forward.

Literacy

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Predictive analytics are definitely on the cutting edge of technologies that are being used to help support and enrich the experience of students. Plus, one of the side benefits of a robust student information/services system is that students are learning how to navigate complex, data-rich, mobile-ready digital environments.

Literacy

Literacy Database Students Higher education

How to Recruit Adult Career Switchers

EAB

APRIL 4, 2023

And so there's definitely a disconnect and so we are having a lot of conversations with institutional leaders about the resources that they need to increase their market share of adult learners, while also setting realistic enrollment goals, right? BD: Yeah, definitely. And by growth, I mean extremely large growth of double digits.

Application

Application Communication Faculty Leadership

Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

And although we definitely have the discussions as a 'we,' eventually, a decision has to be made, and that decision has to be carried on the shoulders of the chancellor. I quickly realized that I can have a lot of conversations, but the decision will be mine, and the responsibility of it will be on my shoulders." I use that advice every day."

Leadership

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What Keeps Facilities Leaders Up at Night?

EAB

APRIL 25, 2023

The survey explores topics such as talent retention, carbon neutrality efforts, deferred maintenance, space utilization, and computerized maintenance management systems. And so we definitely want to make sure that we continue to take those things into account when we're specifically thinking about budgets. MG: Definitely, definitely.

Higher education

Higher education Communication University Success

Better CRM Tools Key to Reversing Enrollment Declines at CCs

EAB

MARCH 14, 2023

They urge listeners to begin cataloging all the “side doors” through which prospective students inquire about your school and then capture those disparate data points into a unified CRM and student retention platform. So we've seen how enrollment has definitely been impacted by the pandemic, right? TZ: Mike, that's a great question.

Bursar

Bursar Communication Application Retention

Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready?

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

My team has worked with an increasing number of institutions that are seeking to re-center their student success strategies around a more holistic definition of the student experience. It's essential that your messaging is deliberate; click here to explore how to implement equity-based communication strategies.

Mental health

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How to Build a Sense of Belonging Among Black and Latino Men

EAB

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, our experts discuss four moments in particular when making a positive connection and drawing that student in is especially critical for retention. They've just done a couple of years so far, but already we're seeing retention gains for students who participate. Give these folks a listen and enjoy. JA: Absolutely.

Mentoring

Mentoring Retention Mental health Faculty

One-Stop Student Services: Strategies to Succeed

Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Julie: About 15 years ago when we started our one-stop, our institution was very focused on graduation rates and retention rates. Did we create a long line by communicating with students to come register at a certain time? And the third challenge is continuing to evolve the definition of a one-stop. We can put it in perspective.

Student services

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New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

The three unpack recent criticisms leveled at the community college sector and share new data that point to a number of bright spots. They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. Intro: Hello and welcome to Office Hours with EAB.

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Student Success Central