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Finding a Place at an HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Homecoming], they aren’t playing hip-hop or rap music that is relevant to our culture, so we would have to have our own events to feel that cultural connection to our campus.” Years later, she says she understands that what she was doing has a name. It’s called Black space-making. After she receives her Ph.D.,

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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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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This initiative offers ongoing formal mentoring as well as three annual events on topics such as career development, self-marketing, and restorative justice. Overall, learners who engaged with academic advising services have experienced an 8.1 But the mentoring program proved to be just one piece of the puzzle.

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How I Chose My Major: It’s Okay to Not Have It All Figured Out.

Hope College Network

Here are some of the resources that helped me find my path: Academic Advising : My advisor helped me explore different classes and majors. The Boerigter Center offers so much more than just assessments. Hope College’s Support System What makes Hope College special is the incredible support system.

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Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising

Creatrix Campus

Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising editor Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:05 Welcome to our insightful guide, 'Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising.' Work closely with students to address academic challenges and career goals.

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Working Smarter: Leveraging Digital Tools for Student Advising

The Scholarly Teacher

Academic advising is complex and multifaceted, and yet many faculty advise without much training. Navigating technology can be a very challenging aspect of academic advising. Consider specific planning needs for each event. Faculty advisor perspectives of academic advising. Hart-Baldridge, H.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. It accepts 50 students per year, who receive a $1,000 financial stipend, priority registration, personalized academic and life coaching, and a Spanish-language orientation for parents.