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Student survey reveals gaps in core academic advising functions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Locksley Knibbs, lead academic adviser for students studying the natural sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University, knows that advisers take on different roles to serve the whole student: mentor, advocate, mediator, coach. “We advise you based on the curriculum or the degree that you have declared on your record.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. Excelencia in Education sees this as a program that is helping develop professionals and future faculty. are Hispanic.

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Amarillo hires corporate chaplain to serve faculty and staff

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Gray felt inspired to instead become a chaplain at Amarillo College and help faculty and staff of the two-year institution with their mental health struggles. Gray was more interested in the mental health of faculty and staff members. “The timing couldn’t have been more perfect,” Gray said.

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Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits

Creatrix Campus

Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits editor Mon, 05/29/2023 - 06:35 According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers believe that a candidate's ability to demonstrate essential outcomes is more important than their degree completion.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

How to Attract and Retain a Diverse Student Population The definition of the modern learner has shifted: The nontraditional student is the new traditional student. Provide diversity training for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff members should be aware of the diverse learning styles and needs of different student populations.

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Students outline academic experiences and expectations

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” With more coordination from their institution, students should be aware of class requirements, how to register for courses and matched with an academic mentor or major-specific adviser. In plain English: Jargon in academic advising is a significant barrier for first-generation students, the student fellows share.

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TSU’s Systematic Approach to Student Success

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The three share tips on collecting and using data to convince faculty and senior leaders to become enthusiastic partners in the effort. What does academic advising look like at our institution? DC: And I'll add on to that, even more so with the faculty component. Learn more. Transcript 0:00:12.0