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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

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Handling Life’s Many Unexpected Surprises

Steve Keating

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received from a mentor was to always expect the unexpected. Skill Development : Continuously develop skills that can help you adapt to new circumstances, such as technological proficiency, financial literacy, or interpersonal skills. It was just to understand that they could pop up at any time.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. The data fellows program examines areas of success and areas that need improvement, advocates for understanding how Latino students experience CSULB, and examines the impact of programming.

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Making connections, building community, improving digital literacy , and enhancing employability are just a few of the ways in which social media contribute to a more well-rounded student experience. It’s essentially a built-in experiential digital literacy program. Student Information Systems and Predictive Analytics.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Improve student persistence toward college and toward graduation by: Incentivizing faculty to engage in student advising and mentoring Encouraging students to develop a college-going mindset Offering completion and retention grants Making sure the right students and mentors are getting into peer mentoring programs Encourage lifelong learning through: (..)

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

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Social media are the go-to engagement channels for both traditional campus communicators and online-only education programs. When I was in graduate school, my mentor used to talk to me about the challenges of creating a “high tech, high touch” environment in higher education. High Tech, High Touch.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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Fernando Cárdenas , director of partnership development and community activation at COMCAST, has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities. Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.