Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

academic advisors, residence life staff, admissions coordinators, counselors, and cultural center staff) and their interactions and interventions significantly influence students' experiences and success. Data-Informed Interventions: Equipping administrators with data on student outcomes (e.g., These administrators (e.g.,

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In this role, she has improved re-enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for the school. “Dr. in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University; and a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

The funding will allow for the hiring of four new student support advocates, who will offer dedicated attention and guidance to these students as they pursue their degrees. Radford plans to increase its retention rates by 5% this cohort, and likewise increase its graduation rate, said Trageser. Dr. Susan P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Alliance works to support faculty and staff recruitment and retention at the university. Engaging directly with students has been a highlight of Patterson-Stephens’ work. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

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EAB

JANUARY 12, 2023

6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

“Once I had an opportunity to speak with [Passion], I was struck by the grasp and depth of her intellectual interest, as well as her drive and commitment, not only to her success, but to benefitting others,” says Allen, one of the nation’s most prominent educators. It’s a way for students to stay connected, says Lord.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We were hopeful we’d see continuing improvement, because we know there’s been so much work going on in terms of retention and completion in colleges,” said Shapiro. Smith, assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Auburn University in Alabama. “If The [completion] goal should be 100%,” said Dr. Travis C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. Demonstrating how DEI initiatives contribute to the institution's overall success can garner broader support and reduce resistance. Harrison Davis, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It’s launching its Male Education and Graduation Alliance (MEGA), a workgroup charged with developing strategies for the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx males. In neighboring New York state, Gonzalez watched her three brothers matriculate through the educational system with differing levels of success.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blogs How will we measure student success in the 2020s? A review of how student success metrics have evolved over time—and where they might go in the future Before I studied student success, I studied evolutionary biology.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

MARCH 2, 2017

However, with a deeper glance, it’s the connections between these areas that are the strands that form essential aspects of the student experience. Student Success. Student engagement is everything when it comes to student success. Engagement is what creates a meaningful student experience.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

These six trends will have long-term impacts on how community colleges interact with students and getting ahead of them now will position you for success in the future. 4% enrollment , and these gains were driven completely by the recovery of dual-enrolled high school students (+11.5%) and 18- to 20-year-old students (+1.4%).

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

TimelyCare Student Success Coaching Q&A With Dr. Nicole Guerrero Trevino Vice President for Student Success LinkedIn Tell us about your career journey and dedication to student success in higher education. I am deeply committed to serving college students.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

The early warning signs showed up most prominently in traditionally marginalized groups, with those students experiencing food and housing insecurity at higher rates than their peers – requiring more support to not only persist in their programs but also to live.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As part of the TimelyCare GenZtressed webinar series , a panel of health equity, mental health, and student affairs leaders explored the need for and benefits of inclusive care delivery that embraces all students. Talking to the very people who make up the community – students, faculty, and staff.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Blogs 4 ways to build faculty buy-in for student success initiatives The role of faculty in improving student outcomes cannot be overstated. Faculty members are in a unique position to provide academic and personal support to students, and their guidance can have a positive impact on student outcomes.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success. Dr. Karen Campbell, Vice President for Student Affairs 5.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Today’s students—and especially students of color—are hyper-aware of actions that feel performative, which creates a feeling of disconnection or otherness rather than belonging. Cohort-style groups for students of color have proven successful at mitigating the effect of the “fish out of water” experience.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

While it’s important to support Black and Latino men throughout the entire student lifecycle, our research team found four moments when that support is especially critical for retention and graduation. The first day in college is an important day for all students. More on student affairs. The first day on campus.

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Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In just two months, while still performing their regular job functions in the new online environment, the Get Ryerson Ready team researched, developed, designed, and launched a robust, innovative, multi-disciplinary, and award-winning transition curriculum to support the success and well-being of the incoming class of 2020. The Context.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Success in annual giving will depend on engaging donors across multiple channels, including emerging technologies. Effective stewardship and acknowledging donors’ impact fosters loyalty and is vital to donor retention and annual giving success. This led me to Student Affairs, where I found my niche in Student Activities.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

These various approaches acknowledge the transitional phase students are in as they become independent from their traditional support networks. Foster a sense of student belonging on your campus Learn more about the intersection of a sense of belonging and academic success, retention, and mental wellness. Learn more 4.

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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

How are you using technology to fill in the gaps and support students equitably? Do you offer tailored experiences (in person and digitally) to support career exploration, skill development, and preparation for success in the workplace post-completion? More on modernizing your student experience. Proactive career preparation.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Enrollment design project: The student experience from admission to alumni January 31, 2023 Heather Veeder Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Policy, and Planning, Eastern Washington University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective academic advising teams have the power to significantly impact student success, but often there are unseen barriers preventing advisors from reaching the right students at the right time. A Civitas Learning study on what works for student success found that advising is the most impactful initiative (5.8

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

However, many leadership teams struggle to define what makes their institution unique, let alone communicate a clear message that helps a prospective student choose their institution over another. To learn more about participating in the collaborative, reach out to your Strategic Leader.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

He shared some examples of those projects: "We are doing a budget reassign, a complete reorganization and reimagination of our student enrollment services, retention services, student success units. You cannot just wait until the next chancellor comes along to keep them moving."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L. Her ascension to the presidency, following Richardsons resignation in 2024, demonstrates the importance of institutional pipelines and succession planning. Jackson suggests that successful leadership often comes down to institutional fit.

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Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Many institutions implement one-stops to increase low student satisfaction levels. Make sure you define student success and satisfaction at your institutions so you can measure those areas, such call and email response times and line reductions. Service was slow, bottlenecked by high student demand and limited resources.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Building that sense of belonging is important throughout the entire student life cycle. However, our experts discuss four moments in particular when making a positive connection and drawing that student in is especially critical for retention. Give these folks a listen and enjoy. JA: Welcome. All the things you want to see.

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