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Career-readiness initiatives are missing the mark (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ultimately, my greatest fear is that this newly resurgent focus on career readiness will not only fail to prepare students for the workplace, but, worse, will harm the prospects of students who already face an uphill battle in the labor market—women, students of color and first-generation college students. Darling and Deanna P.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As the needs of students change, universities must alter their recruitment and retention strategies to make sure that their messages resonate with diverse student prospects, and that they provide the right support services to meet these students’ needs. Mental health services. For many institutions, this is easier said than done.

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Busting Roadblocks in the Community College Enrollment Cycle

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Missed information: Students may miss important information about resources, deadlines, and processes if the information is not communicated clearly, or if the students do not attend orientation sessions. What support services are available? admissions, financial aid, advising) can create confusion and frustration among students.