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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

The multi-year effort – TransferBOOST (Bachelor’s Opportunity Options that are Straightforward and Transparent) – helped formulate lessons other community colleges, four-year institutions, and state leaders can apply in their own contexts to increase student enrollment, retention, and completion.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NAU applied for classification and then appointed key leadership to ensure we serve our Hispanic students well,” Cruz Rivera said. It’s not just about meeting the number threshold, but rather about really carrying out our mission and supporting the success of our students.” She notes it helps build community.

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Why Financial Literacy is the Bedrock of Student Success

Timely MD

This cycle ultimately impacts retention rates and graduation outcomeskey metrics for any institution. For universities targeting improved academic success and student satisfaction, providing financial literacy support can be a game-changer. Better prepared to graduate on time. More engaged on campus and in the broader school community.

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Maximize the Impact of Student Success Initiatives with Regular Efficacy Assessment

Civitas Learning

For years, colleges and universities have doubled down on their investments in student success. Despite their best efforts, many institutions still have work to do to improve student retention and graduation. With regular efficacy assessments, you can study the effectiveness of your programs for certain student segments.

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

EAB

The National College Athletics Association (NCAA) survey discovered that less than half of all student athletes feel comfortable seeking mental health support. Breaking down the silo between athletics and mental health by moving athletics under student affairs might be one way to aid student well-being. -->.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. The stresses and loss of the pandemic profoundly impacted student well-being, while the social disruption and isolation altered their social development. College Pulse Survey, Spring 2022.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures. A model of TimelyCare TCC is the second largest of 23 Virginia community colleges, with four campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, plus five regional centers.