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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better supported. We did a survey in spring 2022 with over 600 students on our campus, and students reported they feel anxious, they are constantly worried,” she said.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last five years, there has been an 11% increase in the four-year graduation rate for Latinx students. Targeted initiatives include first-year programs, academic resources, mentorship programs and student engagement activities. Our data show significant gains in student retention and graduation rates.

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Recognizing Great Work in Assessment: 2nd Annual SAAL Awards!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

This initiative involved extensive research and collaboration with various university stakeholders, showcasing a dedication to exploring innovative assessment methods that enhance student engagement and learning. Innovation (or Creativity) in Assessment Award Team award for new or unique assessment projects or methods.

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Developing Young Assessment Professionals: A Year-long Professional Development Series for Assessment Graduate Assistants

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Graduate school is a transformative journey, providing students with the opportunity to delve deeper into their chosen fields, cultivate skills, and make valuable connections. Another area that we found important to emphasize with the GAs during the series included discussions around ethical assessment practices.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The communications and marketing office began working with institutional research to launch a series of two-way text messaging pilot programs this past fall. The focus groups had revealed students felt emails were “often long-winded and full of academic jargon that make them hard to read,” Whittington-Studer shares.

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Transformational Change: Challenges & Opportunities

Dr. Al Solano

It’s a similar process with inquiry & action teams, except that we ask for student input on our action plans and not every action plan needs a budget. I work with the team lead and institutional research to have the equity gap data ready for the team’s kick-off. But change is hard for all the reasons I mentioned.

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TSU’s Systematic Approach to Student Success

EAB

That is a very long title to say basically our office is responsible for institutional research, institutional assessment, as well as some components of academic technology. So for me, being an institutional research person, we're always saying, let's address the true problem. Well, thank you so much for your time.