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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources.

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Report Outlines Steps to Take to Support Students and Those Returning to College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And if learners express an intent to return, schools should connect them to the right support services – mental health, financial, academic aid – to address the problems that led to them leaving. Other obstructions on the climb back up include lingering library fines and course fees that may prevent reenrollment.

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Your support services are vital to student belonging. Here’s what’s getting in their way

University Business

The more students are aware of the various support services on campus, such as in academic advising, mental health and financial aid, the more they report positive rates of belonging, according to a new report from Tyton Partners. Simply informing students of such services may not be enough.

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Librarians target incoming students, collaborative measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Academic library professionals across the higher education landscape are championing student success initiatives within their own spaces, particularly to equip new students for their academic careers. An older model among libraries is coming into classrooms like an English 101 course or a first-year seminar to share information.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

Some possible government agency programs include the federal TRIO programs, which provide services to students from poor economic backgrounds. TRIO refers to Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Service. Libraries Unlimited. TRIO is comprised of outreach programs that help students from less privileged homes.

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Top Retention Strategies for Diverse Modern Learners

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As the needs of students change, universities must alter their recruitment and retention strategies to make sure that their messages resonate with diverse student prospects, and that they provide the right support services to meet these students’ needs. Mental health services. Financial assistance and scholarships.

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Six Missed Opportunities in Faculty and Staff Onboarding

Higher Ed Talent

Orientation programs typically include representatives from offices and support services such as Information Technology, Teaching and Learning Center, Human Resources Benefits and Professional Development, Sports and Recreation, Parking, and the Library among others to give an overview of services offered.

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