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Report: Communication Key to Improving Transfer Rate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Garcia, executive director of CCCSE, said conversations about transfer must begin at the onset of a student’s time at a community college. Community colleges have transfer advising and articulation agreements, but these agreements evolve and change. The data shows having a plan increases the likelihood of successful transfer.

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The Trap of Lazy Communication

Steve Keating

There are a lot of ways a leader, people in general actually, can cause communication to go sideways. Perhaps the biggest is simply not communicating often enough. Assuming people know what you’re thinking and therefore you don’t need to communicate much, is often the fatal flaw of what could have been a successful leadership tenure.

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Parent Communication: Tips for Building Better Relationships

Thrive Alliance Group

Students succeed with parent-teacher communication & partnerships We know it takes a village to raise a child. Start with student-centered parent communication. Let’s take a look at why communicating with parents is more challenging than ever, and why it’s worth the effort to build relationships. Poor quality communication.

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Employers Seek ‘Success Skills’ Among Potential Employees: Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are key “success skills” employers seek in potential employees, according to a new report by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). But it is unclear whether credentialing certifies those skills.

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Report and New Database Identify Successful Programming for Latinx Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education. Dr. Jimmy E.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. In these challenging times, I focused on maintaining clear communication and providing strong support systems for our university community.

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How to Communicate More Effectively

Steve Keating

There are so many challenges in life that have their origins tied to poor communication that it would be almost impossible to list them all. Relationships have ended and businesses destroyed by misunderstandings caused by poor communication skills. Every relationship you have will be stronger when you improve your communication skills.