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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dozens of studies agree that sense of belonging is defined as a basicneed [and human right], a fundamental motivation, sufficient to drive behaviors and perceptions. Community on campus flows from frequent, positive interactions with others, namely peers, faculty, and staff like advisors, coaches, and mentors.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college will have its own dean of students, director, counselors, academic advisors, and outreach and support staff, and it will draw from existing faculty who have “a demonstrated record of success in teaching Black students,” said Wood. Dr. Donna Y.

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Nobody’s Perfect: Helping Students Navigate Achievement and Academic Excellence

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He led a wide range of student groups, from the Student Government Association to the Multicultural Mentoring Program to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Making mistakes comes with being human, but when you’re a college student, you don’t always have the life experience to know that yet.” I was this golden child,” Curtis said. “For

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Seen as being one of the last “ uncluttered spaces ” for campus communication, text messages (via SMS) offer up several innovative ways to assist students with tasks like admissions questions, FERPA applications, mentoring , orientation/induction registration, and academic advisor introductions. Being Human.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Admissions professionals, academics, academic advisors, career services representatives, tutors, alumni officers, etc. When I was in graduate school, my mentor used to talk to me about the challenges of creating a “high tech, high touch” environment in higher education.

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Being on the Other End of Advocacy: 2023 Wolanin Intern Cristalina Ramirez Reflects on Capitol Hill Experience

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Ramirez is no stranger to hard work, bringing a wealth of experience in human resources and volunteerism. After graduating in 2022, she served as an academic advisor in the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) that she was once part of.

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Larry has been a mentor to me ever since that moment. It turns out that academic advising requires a lot of versatility. In the 3 years that I have worked as an academic advisor, I have utilized every piece of knowledge and experience from my graduate school training. His wisdom has propelled me forward in so many ways.