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Insightful read: Access to campus resources helps college students overcome challenges and stay motivated, leading to higher retention and graduation rates. Yet, research indicates that many students are still unaware of these campus resources. I'm making it my mission to market and connect students to all that avails for their success while in college and beyond. https://lnkd.in/e_shEnSN

Yes! Integrating holistic student supports into the classroom is a powerful way to connect students to campus resources. Faculty play a critical role in facilitating this connection and the close collaboration between academic affairs and student affairs is an essential foundation to this work. #studentsuccess #equity #communitycollege #communitycolleges #highered #highereducation

As students return to campus, it's a great time to highlight the strong evidence that investing in student experience and fostering a sense of belonging can have a transformative impact. Research shows that when we prioritize student experience—both inside and outside the classroom—it leads to better academic outcomes, narrows equity gaps, boosts retention rates, and strengthens pipelines into key fields. For more on why investing in student experience matters, check out the latest insights from Institute for Higher Education Policy: https://lnkd.in/geAgu7pb

Attending to student experience and belonging in and out of the classroom helps all students, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds, overcome challenges, achieve academic success, and complete degrees. More from Institute for Higher Education Policy about the importance of student experience & belonging in higher ed: https://lnkd.in/gSQWidxY

A second enrollment cliff is coming, and now new data reveals a concerning lack of academic preparation for incoming college students. How will higher education institutions respond? The answer is clear: preparation for learning gaps is necessary, and stronger support is needed to help students achieve college expectations. Academic advising and mentors could be vital solutions. Proactive planning and response will make a difference for our students. Let's work together to ensure their success.

In a recent article, it was revealed that Harvard's admitted students share key traits: strong academic records, singular passions, and community impact. Academic prowess is shown through GPA and test scores, contextualized within the broader application. Admitted students also have deep engagement in specific interests, not spreading themselves too thin, and they demonstrate tangible impacts in their communities. These attributes create a compelling narrative for the admissions committee, illustrating potential contributions to campus life. Here are some pros and cons of this finding: Pros: Encourages well-rounded development. Stresses the importance of community involvement. Recognizes individual passions over scattered interests. Cons: May add pressure to specialize early. Could discourage diverse interests exploration. For detailed insights, you can read the full Forbes article here: https://lnkd.in/ecTN5cFZ

In the race for Ivy League acceptance, the true essence of education can be overshadowed by the pressure to perform. Saying grades don’t count isn't the whole truth; they matter for school success and knowing your core concepts. But for a successful career, it's more about facing challenges and stepping out of your comfort zone than just grades. As an educator, I've observed that students who exhibit a love for learning and inherent personal traits such as pushing boundaries and having the courage to face failure, are often those who excel. It’s about stepping out of one’s comfort zone, not just curating a profile. Let’s refocus on the love of learning and inspire students to value growth and real engagement over mere achievement. #academicexcellence #collegecounseling #IvyLeagueadmissions #learningbeyondgrades

Despite the increasing diversity on college campuses, inequities in graduation rates persist for students from historically marginalized backgrounds. Diane Cheng from the Institute for Higher Education Policy underscores that creating a strong sense of belonging and enhancing the student experience is key to closing this gap, and federal support can be instrumental in making a difference. By funding initiatives through programs like the Post-Secondary Student Success Grant and recognizing effective strategies with the Postsecondary Student Success Recognition program, we can empower institutions to scale and evaluate their efforts. These policies help create environments where all students, especially those facing additional challenges, feel connected and supported. #FederalAdvocacy #HigherEducation #FederalFunding #FederalPolicy

The transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is fraught with challenges that often derail students’ dreams of earning a bachelor’s degree. Only 16% of students who start at a community college achieve this goal within six years, and the rates are even lower for low-income and minority students. As Aurely Garcia Tulloch and Tatiana Velasco Rodriguez from the Community College Research Center highlight, institutions that prioritize comprehensive, compassionate advising and create seamless transfer pathways are seeing better outcomes. The loss of credits during transfer and the lack of adequate support at four-year institutions are major barriers that must be addressed. It’s time for a new approach—one that includes comprehensive advising, stronger institutional collaboration, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in every step of the transfer process. We owe it to these students to ensure their educational journeys don’t end prematurely. https://lnkd.in/gaWJr2uT Inside Higher Ed #highered #edtech #studentsuccess #collegesuccess #studentequity #educationforall #accesstoeducation #equityineducation #communitycollege #transferstudents #transferpathways #transfersuccess #edreform #higheredleadership #highereducation #eduleadership #edpolicy

Congratulations to Meghan Cosier, Ph.D. and Audri Sandoval Gomez, Ph.D from TPI, for there recent publication, How to create an inclusive campus for neurodivergent students, published in Times Higher Education. Read the article here to learn more about creating inclusive colleges: https://lnkd.in/gevxCTxK Attallah College of Educational Studies