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Understanding Factors of Student Success for Foster Students
A report from the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty found, postenrollment, students with foster care experience benefited from campus programs targeted to this group.
Experiential Learning Cafe Provides Internship Credit, Life Skills
Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland opened a Saxbys cafe in August, offering students a new employment opportunity on campus and experiential learning for the designated student CEO.
Academic Success Tip: Intentionally Organizing Group Work
Professors can assign group work to students and ensure project and learning success using these five tips.
New on the Job: Q&A With Thea Smekens at Ohio Wesleyan University
In her inaugural role as director of first-generation student success, Thea Smekens will oversee a new office for first-gen learners, promoting community and access for students.
Scaling Up: Incorporating Student Feedback Into Mental Health Services
The University of Connecticut’s Student Health and Wellness department partners with student organizations for feedback and insight on service offerings and challenges in access.
Program Innovation: Scholarship Program Develops Cultural Understanding
Oregon Institute of Technology reimagined scholarship requirements to promote student success by adding professional and personal skill development focused on identity, diversity and cultural engagement.
Academic Success Tip: Encouraging Class Attendance
Learning in college goes hand in hand with showing up to class. Professors find success promoting attendance using four methods.
Success Program Launch: Growing Peer Mentorship
Augusta University will increase its mentorship offerings for incoming students this fall with the help of several hundred undergraduate and graduate student mentors.