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New on the Job: Jennifer Baszile, California State University
As the inaugural associate vice president for student success and inclusive excellence, Jennifer Baszile oversees the creation, implementation and measurement of student-focused initiatives and programs across 23 Cal State institutions.
State Voter ID Laws in Flux, Student IDs in Question
State laws vary widely on whether college-issued IDs can be used at polling places. As some states change or modify the laws, voting rights advocates say the legislative maneuvers may impede student voting.
Phone-Free Experiences Offer Students a Digital Detox
In the age of AI, mobile internet and the metaverse, some classes and colleges are charting a simpler path, offering phone-free environments to help students destress and build community.
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.
Program Launch: Student Success Collaborative Supports Diverse Populations
The Educational Equity and Excellence Collaborative at Rutgers establishes cohesion in access and support measures for first-generation, underrepresented minority and low-income students.
Scaling the ‘Secret Sauce’ for Completion Rates
New efforts are underway to expand ASAP, the City University of New York's academic support program, amid evidence that it works but is costly.
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.
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.