Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2023

Instead of or in addition to minors, higher education stakeholders may want to consider partnering with employers—both public and private—to create pathways toward certifications specifically designed to help students enter the workforce with higher-paying jobs. It may be time to rethink the college minor.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JUNE 3, 2024

We hope our analysis has created a resource for future faculty designing syllabi, graduate students wondering what to read next, and for assessment professionals seeking to critically evaluate the direction of the field and practitioner professional development needs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A more recent trend is consolidating student services related to academics or health and wellness into a larger office or building. Tutoring, library resources, academic advising and career services are smushed together, and counseling, disability services, medical centers and student care teams are sharing space more than ever before.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image: Rochester Institute of Technology shifted its tutoring and support resources from a private space into two study centers, increasing visibility of the services and removing the negative social stigma around receiving help. Click here to submit.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 7, 2023

I didn’t know about this thing called Student Affairs just yet, but I knew [there was] a way that I could work at a college and sort of do for other students—particularly first-gen, BIPOC students and Pell Grant students—what others had done for me. So for me, student success is: How do I help?

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AUGUST 14, 2023

Students are often asked about their experiences in and out of the classroom, to share their perspectives about various topics, and to provide feedback about particular interactions. We can use survey data to help our current students too! Awareness: I am aware of resources to support my academic and social success.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 23, 2023

College administrators nationwide were already starting to tackle the issue in recent years but homed in on it after the pandemic revealed stark economic disparities among students. Many lacked stable or affordable housing, while others had no internet service at home.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

For example, 27% of community college students reported that they have had difficulty paying their rent or mortgage in the past year, and 21% have skipped or reduced meals. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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University Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unfortunately, many departments that provide student services often work in isolation, leading to ineffective strategies and missed opportunities. Rather than working in isolation, staff are more likely to work collaboratively, communicating with one another, sharing data and ultimately helping to improve the student experience.

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Campus Groups

AUGUST 2, 2022

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.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this podcast episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with two leaders from CSU who have led successful systemwide programs to help its Black community, President Dr. Thomas Parham of CSU Dominguez Hills and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Dilcie Perez, who serves the CSU System.

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Parchment

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Glad to be here. Ian Roark (00:07.117) Thank you. Matthew Sterenberg (00:08.715) So today, yes, and we are glad to have you. I’m very fortunate to have the both of you here. Typically, it’s a one-on-one. And that’s why Ian joins us. So we have both basically the policy and the practice on board for this podcast.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Someone in the group works in a Student Services Support Office and they have a women's group that has been really successful. Resources are debriefed via hour long conversation using three consistent questions to guide each session. UNC-Charlotte Assessment Staff Reflection: It's been great. We have learned a lot, I think.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The dialogue focuses on how these leaders can exemplify healthy boundaries to retain employees while modeling boundaries for students, equipping them with the skills needed to achieve a balanced work-life as they step into their professional careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

link] While the literature on twice exceptionality is growing, it often focuses on twice exceptionality generally, overlooking within group differences that may create unique experiences for students. The importance of workforce development for non-degree seeking Black male students will be explored. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unpacking History to Understand the Future of Student Affairs Assessment Sydney Kayne, SAAL Blog Writer and Assessment & Evaluation Analyst at University of Colorado Boulder For many student affairs divisions across the United States, co-curricular assessment is a practice that feels like it’s still finding its footing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

He dedicated himself to protesting any perceived involvement by Howard with President Trump’s agenda or cabinet, creating the unaffiliated student group HUResist in the hopes of pushing Howard toward resistance against Trump’s more conservative educational doctrine. Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event. Howard University.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 11, 2023

The majority of students enroll in a post-secondary program because they have specific career outcomes in mind. But higher ed has unfortunately created an environment that does not necessarily reward faculty for their capacity to develop and maintain relationships with students. How simple can or should you make it?

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

David Rancourt, the new dean of student affairs and former deputy secretary of state who’s lobbied and aided former GOP officials, has no higher education or student services experience. “There is a tremendous sense of dread right now, not just among faculty; it’s tangible among students and staff as well.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The additional funding can be used to support research, program development, and student services focused on improving the college experience for this historically underrepresented group—Many AANHPI students hail from low-income families and are the first in their families to attend college. Approximately 35.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For many Black students, HBCUs provide not only an education but also a sense of belonging and empowerment, which is often absent in Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Meaningful change requires long-term investments in infrastructure, faculty development, and student services.

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