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Career-readiness initiatives are missing the mark (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ultimately, my greatest fear is that this newly resurgent focus on career readiness will not only fail to prepare students for the workplace, but, worse, will harm the prospects of students who already face an uphill battle in the labor market—women, students of color and first-generation college students. Darling and Deanna P.

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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. For many institutions, this is easier said than done.

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Busting Roadblocks in the Community College Enrollment Cycle

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Missed information: Students may miss important information about resources, deadlines, and processes if the information is not communicated clearly, or if the students do not attend orientation sessions. What support services are available? How much does it cost? What is the application process and deadline? Reach out to us today !

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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Fundraising where students can get involved provides opportunities to build essential life skills such as marketing, communication, teamwork, budgeting, conflict management, and organizational skills. People are more likely to buy when they can see the effort put in or the service provided is student-led. Kids love fundraising!

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Are you meeting students’ basic needs?

EAB

Like many of our students, I was a first gen, low-income college student who had periods of housing, food, and transportation insecurity. I remember working food service jobs so it would be easier to eat, needing to move constantly as rent got too high, and scrounging to afford my bus pass.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy

EAB

Use this to your advantage by crafting compelling fundraising narratives that transport them back to the cherished moments of their college days. Share anecdotes of how these traditions have continued to shape the lives of students, faculty, and the entire campus community.

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Top Places to Intern Abroad in Europe this Spring

AIFS Abroad

As a global center of industries like finance, fashion, technology, marketing, and media, Prague has incredible internship opportunities. London With rich history, iconic architecture, one-of-a-kind markets, and so much more, London is one of the most diverse and multicultural hubs in all of Europe.