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Graduate Mentorship—Why It Matters and What Makes It Effective
A May report from the American Council on Education offers university leaders insight into the value of mentorship programs for underrepresented students in graduate education and recommendations for establishing their own.
Career Prep Tip: Hire Students to Counsel and Coach Their Peers
Claremont Graduate University employs students to provide professional development support and help the career services office identify innovative ways to reach other students.
13 Recommendations for Improving Black Student Success
Supporting a systemwide goal of boosting graduation rates, a work group identified over a dozen ways California State University can improve Black student success.
Basic Needs Support for Students During Academic Breaks
To accommodate students who face housing insecurity over academic breaks, Southern Illinois University implemented new policies and additional resources that address this and other basic needs.
All Aboard STEMSEAS for Career Exploration
NSF-funded grant program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to explore careers in STEM and gain hands-on experience in geosciences with a week at sea.
Program Launch: College for Adult Learners and Continuing Education
Mississippi State University opened a college focused on nontraditional students, establishing new policies and practices with adult learners’ perspectives at the forefront of degrees and programs.
Program Launch: Retention and Career Preparation for Hispanic Students
A new project targets persistence and cultural engagement among low-income and first-generation Hispanic and Latino students at the University of Arizona.
Student Wellness Tip: Connect Learners to Safer-Sex Materials
Colleges and universities are removing barriers to safer sex among learners by providing free contraceptives and education on campus.