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How to integrate artificial intelligence into career and academic advising

University Business

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide students with real-time academic advising support, addressing questions and offering advice on course selection 24/7. Supporting students in navigating their educational and career paths should be a top priority for all institutions.

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

EAB

Large or small, public or private, almost all VPSAs manage between six and seven direct reports, almost always including the director of career services. Most student affairs divisions now own career services. of institutions today have career services reporting to VPSAs. -->.

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Mental Health and Financial Barriers Threaten College Student Success (TimelyCare)

Higher Education Inquirer

Mental health (53%) and finances (49%) were the top challenges, followed by physical health (33%), academics (28%) and social belonging (26%). Talk about these services more openly. Make a comprehensive list of all resources in one place." I didn't know they existed when I needed them."

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Four ways for career centers to engage students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2022 Student Survey found that graduating seniors who used career center services received more job offers on average, compared to their peers who did not. Create career services champions across campus. Translate coursework into career preparation.

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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A direct line: During their time at Sinclair, students meet with an academic adviser at UD each semester “to ensure they are on track for a successful academic transition,” Thompson says. Smoothing out the creases: Working across institutions has created challenges in data sharing, Thompson says.

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Success coaching retains first-year students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Coaches work with their student cohort, either one-on-one or in a group setting, for the first year before handing them off to academic advisers for sophomore, junior and senior year. If a student misses their registration deadline, for example, their success coach can step in and set up a meeting.

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Career-readiness initiatives are missing the mark (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

With efforts like these gathering steam across the postsecondary landscape, it looks like higher education is in the midst of a mission shift that positions career readiness as a strategic, campuswide priority. This may be one reason why only 16 percent of students reported that visits to career services were very helpful.