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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. Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity.

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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. Retention – Proactive and Triage. When institutions create first-year experience programs, they are creating foundations for future success and retention potential. High Tech, High Touch.

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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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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. Academic advisors are strategically positioned in higher education settings as guides to help students navigate college culture, policies, and procedures.

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How Thematic Major Clusters, Major Maps, and Faculty Mentorship Elevate the Student Experience

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The last two years of the pandemic impacted students’ academic success and their transition to a residential campus setting. Further, low retention and graduation rates continue to affect overall student success and disproportionately impact vulnerable student groups (e.g., 7 WAYS TO MAKE MENTORING MORE VALUABLE.

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