Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 31, 2023

Image: Setting community college students up for success can result in institutional partnerships, as demonstrated by the University of Dayton’s work with Sinclair Community College in Ohio. The initiative also increases the number of graduates who remain in the Dayton area and contribute to its local workforce.

Academic Advising 98

Academic Advising Financial Aid Community College Enrollment Management 98

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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.

Career Services 116

Career Services Alumni Academic Advising Utilities 116

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 6, 2023

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.

Libraries 98

Libraries Academic Advising Career Services First Year Programs 98

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 11, 2023

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.

Marketing and Communication Services 111

Marketing and Communication Services Career Services Higher Education Faculty 111

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A more recent trend is consolidating student services related to academics or health and wellness into a larger office or building. Tutoring, library resources, academic advising and career services are smushed together, and counseling, disability services, medical centers and student care teams are sharing space more than ever before.

Veteran and Military Services 105

Veteran and Military Services Financial Aid Bursar Student Affairs 105

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 17, 2023

Image: Oregon State University, Cascades, is placing career-readiness competencies in the classroom and at the forefront of campus activities with its new initiative, Cascades Edge. … How do we engage more students?’” ’” says Blair Garland, chief marketing officer and engagement officer at OSU Cascades.

Marketing and Communication Services 98

Marketing and Communication Services Academic Advising Career Services Campus Activities 98

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

They expect educational offerings to be accessible, engaging, and relevant to their specific career aspirations. Additionally, the importance of career services and robust support systems in online learning environments cannot be overstated.

Marketing and Communication Services 95

Marketing and Communication Services Admissions Higher Education Financial Aid 95