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Developing a Strengths-Based Campus: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Supporting Student Success

It was early in 2017 when our Student Life department received the approval we had been waiting for – we were embarking on a journey to make the University of Guelph-Humber a CliftonStrengths campus and I was tasked with leading the project. What other tools and programs do you use to support students? By: Liana Acri.

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Speed-date a language student: Raising aspiration and boosting graduate skills

Teaching Matters Academic Support

As well as sending students out into schools as language ambassadors, it is also important to invite school classes into the university so that pupils can gain some first-hand experience of student life on campus. One event we regularly run in October and November is our “speed-date a language student” project.

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

Campus leaders need to thoroughly assess, streamline, and reprioritize these efforts to ensure all students are aware of and have access to support services and preparation resources and that the teams doing the work can collaborate efficiently and effectively. How is your campus preparing students for graduation and beyond?

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How to Elevate Student Success through Mentoring

Campus Groups

The Expert mentor, also known as Career mentor, can be someone from student affairs or career services. They may also be a professor, teacher’s assistant, or professional the student interacted with through a job or internship. Discuss with your mentor whether the relationship can evolve or should end.

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Successful transitions: Undergraduate to postgraduate, a logical progression?

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Remix by Joe Arton In this post, Gemma Spencer, a Masters student in Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion), shares her experience transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduat e. I kickstarted my student life by moving to London to study BSc Criminology.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

They provide students with the opportunity to learn about and engage with their campus community. They are also a great way for students to broaden their social circle, making connections with fellow students and staff. These events help students get involved in campus life and foster a sense of belonging from day one.

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Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division

EAB

Advising curriculum Establishing key talking points for each touchpoint and student tier will support our efforts to provide each student with the specific guidance, tools, and referrals relevant for their degree of academic success.