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Nov. 10 is Oglethorpe University’s “Supporting First-Generation Students in Higher Education Conference,” a professional event designed to equip higher ed practitioners with the skills necessary to help ensure academic success for first-time college students. This year’s conference will feature a keynote address from Rachel Gable, author of “The Hidden Curriculum: First Generation Students at Legacy Universities.”    Interested in leading a discussion? Applications are open through Oct. 2!

Happening today at 4 pm EST! Please join us for an interactive presentation with Sheela Vemu "Community College Action Research: Exploring the Space for Innovation & Impact"!

Hello LinkedIn Friends! I officially start my EDLD doctoral courses next week! I have been thinking about what I would like to do for my dissertation for quite some time and would love some insight and feedback on my ideas. Here is what I am thinking: Community College Life for Non-Traditional Students: How Engagement Contributes to Retention & Sense of Belonging. Challenges and Barriers to Student Life and Engagement at Community Colleges. How to Build a Sense of Belonging and Connection: Theories and Practices to Facilitate a Student's Sense of Belonging. I look forward to your feedback!

ICYMI: "Serving Undergraduate First-generation Latinx/a/o Communities in Higher Education" is the latest in our series of Resource Guides on topics related to #firstgen student success. Authored by Arizona State University's Dr. Antonio Duran, this resource guide unpacks themes related to access, academic experiences, persistence, and more. Read more at bit.ly/Latinx-a-oRG.

In her article “UF Quest Hits Its Stride,” LearningWell Editor-in-Chief Marjorie Malpiede explores a big-thinking, eye-opening program embedded into the general education curriculum at the University of Florida. Read more to learn how the new Gen-Ed program is engaging students and gaining traction with faculty. https://lnkd.in/enuGXBe5

Student support services only work if students access them. Based on strong interest from our recent trainings in partnership with Lumina Foundation, Persistence Plus is excited to add a final free training April 2 at 1PM ET to increase usage of the critical services colleges offer for student success. Persistence Plus will share evidence-based strategies we've used with our partners, including Ohio University and The City University of New York, to increase students' utilization of advising, tutoring, basic needs resources, and more. Prior to the session, we’ll source campus-specific challenges that you are facing in engaging students with campus resources. We’ll pick a couple scenarios to workshop using behavioral science with our expert team from Persistence Plus and Ohio University. If you’re interested but can’t make it, leave a comment to let us know so we can get you the content. Register here: https://bit.ly/43lmjpk #studentsuccess #studentsupport #highereducation #highered #highereducationleadership #studentaffairs #collegeadmissions #collegecounseling #facultydevelopment

Did you miss our last two free trainings? There's still time to sign up for our final training in partnership with Lumina Foundation on April 2 at 1PM ET. Join us as we discuss how to increase the usage of increase usage of the critical services colleges offer for student success. We will share evidence-based strategies we've used with our partners, including Ohio University and The City College of New York, to increase students' utilization of advising, tutoring, basic needs resources, and more. Prior to the session, we’ll source campus-specific challenges that you are facing in engaging students with campus resources. We’ll pick a couple scenarios to workshop using behavioral science with our expert team from Persistence Plus and Ohio University. Register to join here: https://bit.ly/43lmjpk #studentsuccess #studentsupport #highereducation #highered #highereducationleadership #studentaffairs #collegeadmissions #collegecounseling #facultydevelopment

It was an honor to connect with the newest students in PolyTransfer! #transferproud #cppclass #polytransfer #polytransfercpp

𝘽𝙊𝙄𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝙏𝙒𝙊 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙎 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙎𝙐𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙎 Boise State University has received the prestigious 2023 Degree Completion Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the 2023 Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success. Recognized on a national scale, these awards acknowledge the Math Learning Center's groundbreaking strategies, including challenging students' math-related fears, utilizing specialized software for personalized learning, and implementing a distinctive "zero-credit corequisite" approach. These initiatives significantly improved pass rates in early math classes and also broadened access to math-intensive degree programs, making Boise State a trailblazer in enhancing student success. The awards underscore the university's commitment to innovation and highlight the MLC's potential as a model for other institutions seeking to revolutionize their approaches to student achievement and excellence. Follow the link to read the full news release. 📰: https://lnkd.in/gg5DRbJf #BoiseState #HigherEducation #InnovativeTeaching #MathEducation #StudentSuccess #ExcellenceInEducation #IDedu

🌟 As we near the critical exam preparation phase, Secondary Science teachers have a special Easter treat for their Year 11 students! Can you guess what it is? 📚 It's none other than a stack of printed past exam papers along with their mark schemes! 🦹♀️ 🔍 But why is this gift so valuable for students preparing for their Summer exams? 🎁🎉 ⬇ Read below for a timely reminder of the importance of not only answering these questions but also marking them! 📝 Let's ensure our students aren't just completing tasks, but truly mastering the assessment process. 🚀🕹 #GCSEScience #ScienceEducation #ExamPreparation #EasterBreak #TeacherLife