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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Since 2018, the graduation rate for Latine/x students has increased from 24% to 34%. Santiago and Sarita E.

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AI and Assessment in Student Affairs

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AI and Assessment in Student Affairs Natasha A. AI has been around since the 1950s and has been used in higher education often in the form of chatbots to tutor students, increase retention, answer questions about scheduling and institutional policies, support facilities management, and predictive analytics.

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3 ways cooperative purchasing agreements support student success

University Business

Most student affairs professionals would do just about anything to support students in the increasingly dynamic and resource-strapped landscape of higher education. Technology support Information technology is the #1 area where entities access cooperative buying agreements. Wash, rinse, repeat.

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Online Transition Programming in the Time of COVID

Supporting Student Success

Consultation with key stakeholders in all Faculties aims to enhance programming for individualized needs and interests and to increase the overall engagement of students across academic programs. Get Ryerson Ready was student-centred, learner-focused, research- and praxis-informed, responsive, and relevant.

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

In 2008, I was recruited to run a grant with the purpose of connecting adult learners with data to inform their college choices so they didn’t need to depend on marketing hype from lead generation websites. But he always wanted to pursue a degree in computer science—he loved technology. She earned her Ed.D.

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President moves: Hired, fired, retired and one unexpected loss after a 19-year tenure

University Business

Remembering Sister Candace Introcaso The word came from La Roche University’s Twitter page: “With a heavy heart, I must inform you that moments before the 2 p.m. He has served as a chief diversity officer at San Diego State University (SDSU) since 2018 and vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity since 2020.

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A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving

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But embracing new technology can be overwhelming and there is a lot to keep in mind when it comes to using AI in your annual giving program. In this blog, we will explore the potential opportunities and pitfalls of using AI in annual giving and offer insights into the future of advancement with this transformative technology.