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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

Looking for service learning project ideas for your high school students? Community needs are in high demand during the winter. Check out some winter-inspired service-learning project ideas and examples to help you get started! That’s called service learning. Winter is a great time to do that.

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Balancing books and bills: an exploration of the hidden world of student workers

SRHE

Students undertaking part-time employment, during term or during vacation periods, is not new; in fact, it has long been encouraged by careers teams to facilitate the formation of soft-skills, broaden CVs, and boost chances for graduate success in the job market. The complex nature of this question is a key motivator for our ongoing research.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last spring, when the institutional effectiveness team at Moorpark College conducted student surveys and focus groups as well as data analysis to evaluate the efficacy of student communication, an issue with volume became clear. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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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? How much does it cost? What is the application process and deadline? Reach out to us today !

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5 New Solutions that Improve the Student Experience

Campus Groups

Our suite of solutions serves the entire Higher Ed community, helping students, staff, and alumni: ? Communicate & Collaborate - increasing community engagement. ??‍? Centralize - providing a unified space for technology and services. Engage - ensuring each student is engaged. ?

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Study Business in the Ivy League – Expert Advice

Great College Advice

The degree requires a focus in one of three areas: Finance, Accounting and Real Estate (FARE), Hospitality Leadership (HOLD), or Services Marketing and Operations Management (SMOM). Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration offers a BS in Hotel Administration. But leadership is something one can learn in a variety of contexts.

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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Fundraising where students can get involved provides opportunities to build essential life skills such as marketing, communication, teamwork, budgeting, conflict management, and organizational skills. People are more likely to buy when they can see the effort put in or the service provided is student-led. Kids love fundraising!