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U of South Dakota TRIO program offers first-year experience

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: The University of South Dakota’s TRIO Student Support Services is like all other federally funded TRIO SSS programs in that it serves low-income, first-generation or disabled students. No In-Article Careers: 3 Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Merging study center increases use, decreases stigmas

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“By offering [academic coaching] in the study centers, we made it more accessible and less private, which has normalized this support service,” Dornsife says. After checking in at the welcome desk, they can receive direction toward specific resources, if needed, or have a drop-in appointment with a tutor or academic coach.

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How to turn recruitment promises into real results

University Business

For universities, this approach can be as simple as featuring support services prominently in recruitment materials, hosting virtual meet-and-greets with advisors or developing pre-arrival resources that help students connect with their new campus community.

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College cancels classes for career, advising expo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We wanted our alumni to know that our support services are for life,” Horning says. Magazine treatment: Trending: Display Promo Box: Live Updates: liveupdates0 Most Popular: 6 In-Article Advertisement High: 9 In-Article related stories: 12 In-Article Advertisement Low: 15 Include DNU?:

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

Further on in this article we’ll address how to write an email to a college admissions counselor if you find yourself in this situation.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

In this article we recognize that the inequity in technology integration is not simply getting access to technology or the funds to access the internet but also understanding how to select and use the tool to enhance teaching and learning activities. TRIO refers to Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Service.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Next steps: The team scheduled meetings with departments on campus that provide high-touch support to students, including academic counseling, financial aid, student services, outreach, special population support services and the tutoring center. No In-Article Careers: 3