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Success Coaching and Online Platform Shown to Improve Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, if a student signs up for a class that is far away from the main campus, the software might alert a success coach to make sure that the student knows about the school’s transportation resources. Evans, associate director-student life at NCCCS According to Dr. J.J.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EHS Senior Vice President of Student Life Christy Caiti Chatfield has set up programming and amenities that build community. Similar to college dorms, the facilities have resident advisors, although some schools that place a large number of students with EHS may send resident advisors specifically selected by the college.

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First-Year Experiences: Fun Stories & Lessons Learned

Hope College Network

In fact, I have never ridden an Amtrak without recognizing another Hope student on the train, so it is certainly a popular mode of transportation. I have spent a few weekends there and I know many friends who have done Chicago day-trips. Whether for travel or for fun, I heartily recommend Amtrak.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

From public transportation to cafes and convenience stores and even medical offices —make a list. Local parks (if any) Medical offices Public transportation Start to plot the distance between your neighborhood and these essential locations. Ensure you’re looking at furnished places made to make NYC student life easy.

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Christmas at Hope

Hope College Network

Especially with snow on the ground, it feels like I’ve been transported into an idyllic Christmas painting. Christmas at Hope is nothing short of magical. But even though the scenery is spectacular, it’s Hope’s Christmas traditions that make this time of year so special.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

How will this impact your student’s decision? If your student chooses to live at home, how far of a commute is it? Is public transportation available? Can she access it independently Does your student want to live with a roommate or does she prefer to live alone? Is your student able to say no to peer pressure?

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SCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University Diversity: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 174 with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Thomas Parham and Dilcie Perez

The Change Leader, Inc.

Rather than looking to “desegregate buses,” the question should be, “How do we empower the bus to create new modes of transportation?” CSU is striving to create a lifelong relationship with the Black community that starts as early as elementary school with outreach and academic preparation programs and continues after they graduate.