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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

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These figures show the growing need for comprehensive support services tailored to student parents, who often struggle with managing childcare, financial burdens, and academic demands. CSU is also working to expand early childcare services across its campuses. By Spring 2024, that number had increased to 9,600.

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What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience

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When asked about support services, 51% of respondents said they had not interacted with an academic advisor from the community college. Dr. Coral Noonan-Terry serves as CCCSE Program Manager, Special Projects. Dually enrolled students are no different. Dr. Linda L. García serves as CCCSE Executive Director.

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PCC Aiming to Empower Rural Students for Academic and Career Success

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Pitt’s grant provides 100% of the funding the college needed to power an innovative project aimed at transforming the postsecondary landscape for rural students in Pitt County and surrounding areas, according to PCC Grants Management Director Jamie Mitchell.

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Dr. Kristina Whalen Appointed President of Foothill College

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Kristina Whalen Whalen is currently vice president of academic services at Las Positas College and vice president of the California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers Association.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

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Mitra, vice president of student affairs & enrollment management at Queensborough Community College When asked if the FAFSA impacted freshman enrollment, Shapiro said the data doesn’t address that issue. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.” Dr. Brian R.

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Digital Learning May Help Improve Outcomes Among the Under-Resourced Students

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Every Learner Everywhere Every Learner Everywhere is a network of organizations with expertise in evaluating, implementing, scaling, and measuring the efficacy of education technologies, curriculum and course design strategies, teaching practices, and support services in blended and online learning environments.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

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I also worked as a study consultant, where I was able to empower some of my peers by teaching them effective study strategies and time management scheduling.” Linderman said data is used for both program management and evaluation. “Advising and strong peer relationships have incredible potency,” said Chawla. “I

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