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A New Era of Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JCSU President Dr. Valerie Kinloch says she wants to showcase the university’s readiness to compete when it comes to student engagement and student success. The New Era of Excellence includes seamless pathways for student success and a strong graduation rate due to increasing enrollment and effective retention strategies.

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Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

University Business

Schools can identify when a student may be at-risk and help identify any barriers they are facing early to mitigate negative outcomes. The post Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention appeared first on University Business. Communication strategies can also benefit from AI and predictive analytics.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By integrating marketable tech skills with students' existing interests and extracurricular engagements, higher education institutions can elevate student engagement, motivation, and retention rates.

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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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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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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. Each cohort is typically 15-20 students.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

In this program, students engage in a year-long research project under faculty mentorship, culminating in a thesis or creative work. The college consistently attracts a diverse student body from across the United States and around the world. 98% of the student population lives in campus housing, and the age range is 18-24.

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