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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Renick knew GSU did not have enough academic advisors to give their roughly 50,000 undergraduate students the kind of support and attention that might be found at a more resourced institution with more staff. This work would eventually lead to GSU’s development of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS).

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Modern technologies consisting of databases connected to interfaces that deliver functionalities that improve our day to day lives. It’s amazing what we can do with a series of ones and zeroes. Using bots and machine-based learning, a lot can be done with a simple text message. Being Human.