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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In order for Latinx students to want to come to Hartnell College, stay and complete, they need to feel a sense of belonging and cultural validation, and we have to offer high-value programs that offer a meaningful return on investment,” says Gutierrez. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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ChatGPT, AI policies—and international students?

University Business

ChatGPT workshops, and educational resources need to be introduced throughout a student’s educational journey. – Jonathan Summers is Director of International Student Services at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The post ChatGPT, AI policies—and international students?

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An academic administrator on teaching career-ready skills in class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These are social workers in our school of social work who are part of the individual college’s leadership team, who serve as a subclinical counseling coach resource to both students and faculty. And particularly with Native American students, we placed one with our American Indian Student Services Office.

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Developing students’ career resilience – a university wide approach?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

These in-depth interviews were to reveal attitudes to resilience, the culture across the university and in the workplace, and to explore whether systemic change is required to foster greater resilience amongst students. Goal setting exercise with short, medium and longer term aims to foster a greater sense of agency and purpose.

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U of South Dakota TRIO program offers first-year experience

Confessions of a Community College Dean

For students to “connect with each other, learn about college success, learn about resources and engage with the community.” ” (TRIO SSS at USD also partners with an orientation program from the university’s Native Student Services.)

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Next steps: The team scheduled meetings with departments on campus that provide high-touch support to students, including academic counseling, financial aid, student services, outreach, special population support services and the tutoring center.

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A Problem From Hell

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The answers to such questions ultimately involve issues of fairness and equity. If senior faculty get a preference in course assignments, is this at the expense of junior colleagues and adjunct instructors? One solution: build a common time into the schedule, for example, at midday, and dedicate that time for various events and meetings.

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