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A New Era of Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kinloch’s Journey to the Presidency Before Kinloch could imagine herself as the president of her alma mater, she always knew she wanted to work in education, serving and inspiring students. Valerie Kinloch “I would sit Valerie down and tell her, ‘If you want to be a president, get to working on and learning what that means.

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Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

University Business

This combination enables the kind of student experiences that drive positive increases in enrollment, retention and overall student success. For student communications, AI can help create more personalized engagements by automatically pulling in information from across campus systems to inform interactions.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To effectively bridge the tech skills gap and engage students in cultivating marketable skills, it is essential for academic institutions to find ways to align their initiatives with students' existing interests and activities. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. He’s very open to meeting with students,” she says.

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Whip up student engagement with these 3 useful approaches

University Business

. “We haven’t designed the systems that make it conducive for [first-generation students] to feel seen, to feel part of the community and to be equipped with the tools that they need while they’re in school,” saysMarcela Andrs, president and CEO of the classroom consulting firm designEDengagement.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

The college enrolls approximately 1,800 students representing diverse backgrounds from 47 U.S. In this program, students engage in a year-long research project under faculty mentorship, culminating in a thesis or creative work. It provides students with hands-on experience in their chosen fields. Notable Alumni: J.C.

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How To Best Engage Alumni with New Technology

Campus Groups

The best way to engage alumni is to drive engagement throughout the student experience and steward engagement opportunities post-graduation. Ideally, engagement begins as soon as students set foot on campus and lasts a lifetime. It helps students, alumni, and higher education institutions: ?Connect

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