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Voices of Student Success: Improving Upward Transfer Processes
Ep. 124: Voices of Student Success: Improving Upward Transfer Processes
Community college students make up 40 percent of enrollment in U.S. higher education, and 80 percent of those students want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree. However, only around 16 percent of those students will be successful in transferring and completing a four-year degree within six years after transferring.
Teaching Tip: Giving Students Extra Time for Tests
Mathematics faculty members at Moorpark College piloted an intervention to increase allotted time for all students to complete math tests—and saw more students pass.
Success Program Launch: Wraparound 2-Year Program for First-Gen Learners
Boston College established a two-year residential college for low-income, first-generation students, which equips them with college readiness prep and experiential learning.
Career Prep Tip: Provide Resources for Undocumented Learners
Colleges and universities provide personalized support for undocumented students as they prepare for their lives after college.
‘Ruby Tuesday’ Is a Venue to Chew on Data at UTSA
Weekly meetings among student success professionals at the University of Texas at San Antonio guide data-based decision-making and offer opportunities for cross-departmental collaborations.
Student Wellness Tip: Encouraging Arts Students to Sleep
The first-year seminar at New York Film Academy places special emphasis on healthy sleep habits and encourages students to be mindful in self-care.
Success Program Launch: Student-Led Sports Consulting Agency
A student-founded and -led initiative at Gonzaga University creates pro bono work opportunities for future business professionals to work with pro sports teams.