Blackboard Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2022

Here are some ways partnerships can scale support and provide true value for an institution: Additional reach for your support services. The pandemic has left support services at many universities under-resourced, and after two years of high stress the pressure is beginning to show.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

PCC President Lawrence Rouse said the college’s RPED program will employ an academic coach to provide academic counseling and connect participants with the wraparound support services they need for success on and off campus.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

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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MARCH 20, 2024

Comprehensive student support services will also be available, such as career advising, preparation for job interviews, job placement, childcare, and financial literacy training. The collective will include specialized shops, labs, and classrooms for hands-on instruction and training.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

The transition itself would be seamless, and daily campus activities would continue as normal with no interruption in educational or student-support service, Sydow said. Since then, the process has been vetted to the point where all that is needed now is legislative signoff, she said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

Online learners face a number of hurdles when it comes to accessing mental health support, the most prominently cited one by respondents (62%) being time constraints, according to the report. And on-site campus counseling can be hard to reach for students taking their courses online, who likely don’t live near campus or are unlikely to visit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Johnny Smith Johnny Smith has been appointed vice president of instruction and student support services at Robeson Community College in Lumberton, North Carolina. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, as well as a master’s in education, an Ed.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

This extracurricular program provides support services to students and doesn't rely on state or federal funding. Black Male Achievers, a program at Tallahassee Community College that offers mentoring, academic advising, and academic and professional skill development, said they have no plans on changing the name of their program.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. This blog will outline steps your university can take to best support this population. Ready to find out more?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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. In Fall 2023, 8,500 students across the CSU system reported having dependents. By Spring 2024, that number had increased to 9,600.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

She said improving outcomes at open-access institutions through increased state and local funding and wraparound support services that begin at K–12 “could positively impact a much larger share of students and, ultimately, society as a whole.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

To do this, colleges must invest in a variety of support services that include academic advising, mentorship programs, counseling services, and inclusive actions that celebrate diversity across the college campus. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

These student-athletes were also interviewed about the support services that they needed. Seek out support services. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail Sabree decided to target Michigan community college former athletes as participants in his study. Take classes that matter and that will transfer to a four-year institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

Pamela Everhart The money – from Fidelity Investments – will go towards launching the Fidelity Scholars Program, which will have renewable, need-based scholarships and wrap-around support services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nelson, assistant vice president for student success services at MCC. million Student and Immigrant Success Grants to support 12 Michigan community and tribal colleges in their efforts to increase college completion for international, immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students and adult learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

The communications major, who is regularly named on the university’s Dean's List, stands out for her academic and athletic achievements as well as for her community service, according to James Hellekjaer, assistant athletics director of educational support services at George Washington.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2024

If implemented, its recommendations would likely lead to significant cuts in funding for programs designed to support underrepresented students, including recruitment and retention programs for minority students, financial aid for low-income students, and support services for first-generation college students.

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MARCH 27, 2024

In Portland, multiple community colleges and universities benefit from the work of College Housing Northwest, a nonprofit operating properties offering below market rent and supportive services exclusively for college students (in full disclosure, I’m collaborating with CHNW to expand their effort).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The EPP’s goal is to provide educational opportunities and support services to formerly and currently incarcerated populations, expanding higher ed as a whole. Department of Education (ED) – are for the school’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO), which houses the EPP.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2024

CCA’s completion-goals funding advocates for the funding to be allocated up front, thus giving public institutions the funds to provide adequate support services which will lead to improving outcomes and meeting state completion goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

ACCS has ongoing initiatives to increase the state’s college-going rates and “labor force” participation through scholarships, flexible (online) learning options, and support services. Baker, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2024

For ACC, those strategies include its Ascendor program, which provides mentorship, community events, and other culturally relevant support services to first-year students hoping to earn a bachelor’s degree. They are taking a hard look at the diversity of their faculty, staff, and curricula.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Expansion of dual enrollment programs and credit for prior learning as well as enhanced student support services along with equity in funding support will make it possible to meet the challenges ahead. Dr. George R.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

At the country day school, in addition to school resources students’ parents would utilize private tutors and other outside support services. Those students also had access to test preparation for ACT and SAT examinations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Essential Supports for Success According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2022 the college enrollment rate for 18-to-24-year-olds who identified as Native American or Alaska Native was 26%. A vital component is developing culturally reflective support services. “In

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MARCH 19, 2024

In 2019, we proudly launched the Single Parent Scholarship initiative, which provides financial assistance and support services to single parents who aspire to earn a college degree. This scholarship has proven instrumental in dismantling barriers and creating avenues for single parents to realize their academic and career pursuits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Once students enroll at Delta, Raube’s priority is to ensure that student support services and resources are accessible to them. She does this by empowering staff to be welcoming and ready to support. “I So that was like a priority for me right coming in.”

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Today’s consumers — and the employees who make customer support services run — expect more personalization and a more seamless experience when they interact with an organization’s contact center. This transformation is especially crucial for customer experience strategies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our holistic support services including food pantries, tutoring, counseling, athletics, clubs, organizations and our cultural centers create opportunities for our students to thrive. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When equipped with information about the availability of support services and how to access them, faculty can refer students to needed supports before a crisis point is reached.” They can also help notify students of services provided by their school, such as food pantries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

To do so, she focused on long-standing issues like program development and student support services, and by the time the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees approved her permanent position, progress was tangible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Some programs are for academic preparedness, but other programming helps students find their way — building relationships and learning about available support services. Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services. Currently 29 campuses, both public and private, engage in this. “We

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

It’s good now that things have finally settled down, says Jon Bannan, director of user support services at The College of New Jersey.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Predominantly white institutions (PWIs) may lack the cultural competency and support services needed to address the unique challenges faced by African American students. This can result in feelings of isolation, discrimination, and alienation, which negatively impact academic performance and retention rates.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Provide academic and student support services to evening and weekend students online and in person. Ensure all community college campuses have robust childcare services for student parents. Each college will have a fund of at least $1 million to support emergency aid for students.

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