Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lawrence Scott, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University, San Antonio called “quite unique” and said could catch fire among other schools looking to improve retention for minority students. For part-time students, a change in coach led to a decrease in persistence.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 3, 2025

Using initiative analysis within the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform, UTSA evaluated its Student Success Coaching program and uncovered a critical insight: coaching significantly boosted persistence among at-risk students who were previously unlikely to engage.

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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. Who are success coaches, and what training do they receive?

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

The Challenge: Confronted with plateaued student outcomes, change was needed to assess the complete student picture and have the right tools to support them holistically. Its 5,468 enrolled students come from a diverse population surrounding Broome County and extends throughout New York.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 1, 2024

Establishing a system for regular initiative assessments is crucial for achieving successful student outcomes. The University of Texas at San Antonio experienced this firsthand when they analyzed the effectiveness of their Student Success Coaching program. Leaders need to take action to see the desired outcomes.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

Faculty and staff are encouraged to co-create experiences with students. “We We know that just making one meaningful connection for a community college student, yields tremendous gains in our retention.” Hernandez noted that requiring students to live on campus during their first year has improved engagement at Texas State.

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