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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino. In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center.

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Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

University Business

The untapped potential of near-completers: Why higher ed must double down on adult learners This kind of personal, human-like and cohesive engagement across multiple communication channels can enhance student experiences and keep them on track to success. Communication strategies can also benefit from AI and predictive analytics.

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The power of genuine relationships: Building support systems beyond the classroom

University Business

Students leave behind familiar environments, often navigating the complexities of academic life without a clear roadmap. For first-generation students, the challenges can be even more significant. Their families might not have the experience to help them understand financial aid processes or advocate for themselves with faculty.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

The curriculum, deeply rooted in the traditional liberal arts, continues to evolve, notably introducing two new majors in Fall 2023: Brain, Behavior & Cognition (Neuroscience) and Ethics & Society, reflecting increasing student interest in neuroscience and applied ethics.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

We know how critical the fall is for student engagement. It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. Offices that can seem intimidating (i.e.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

Notably, more than 85% of students receive financial aid, with an average award of $50,000. In this program, students engage in a year-long research project under faculty mentorship, culminating in a thesis or creative work. A distinctive feature of the Wooster experience is the Independent Study program.

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Survey: What flexibility means to college students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Forty-five percent of students say that deadlines should be flexible in general—not just in emergencies. Students who are receiving financial aid (n=814) are likelier to say this than students without financial aid, at 48 percent versus 34 percent. ” William S.