School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To ensure a smooth transition, private schools can provide comprehensive support services for transfer students. A dedicated transfer student advisor can offer guidance and support throughout the enrollment process. Academic support services, such as tutoring and test prep, can help students succeed academically.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

The brief spotlights several successful programs, including Sacramento State University's Black Honors College the nation's first, established in 2024which provides specialized coursework, residential living communities, and dedicated academic support services.

Higher education

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

In addition to its proven effectiveness, TRIO is essential in rural communities and under-resourced schools that often lack the infrastructure to support students from historically marginalized backgrounds. TRIO bridges that gapproviding personalized advising, mentorship, academic support, and a clear pathway to college completion.

First generation

COE

JUNE 11, 2025

Yet admissions processes remain complex, college costs continue to rise, and rural and under-resourced schools often lack the counselors and mentors students need to navigate the path to and through college. TRIO isn’t a partisan program—it’s an American one—and its value has long been recognized through bipartisan support.

First generation

COE

JULY 10, 2025

He became a leading voice in children’s media, best known for his work on “Sesame Street,” bringing all-encompassing storytelling to public television and mentoring the next generation of artists. Leticia Silva, who credits the TRIO Upward Bound program at St.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Bazan — whose term begins July 1, soon after the official transition to the new name of Union Adventist University — brings a long legacy of supporting and mentoring students, university leaders, and local church constituents. Yamileth Bazan will become the 30th president of Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2023

This spring, these community college students from inland Southern California will receive academic support as they pursue medical education. The 37 students are part of the new state-funded California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), which seeks to diversify the field of primary care and address health workforce shortages.

Advising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The data has helped reveal the varied challenges facing our students as individuals, as well as better insights into how to address those challenges through academic support, career learning opportunities, and initiatives designed to increase belonging and community. But the mentoring program proved to be just one piece of the puzzle.

Collaboration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. The peer mentors are recruited from UCLA’s undergraduate student body and are usually former participants in AAP.

Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“The fact that they are very proactive in letting students know their potential of going to graduate school and being successful is high, and then aligning them with funding, mentors and support to get there is incredibly powerful.” Faculty members must attend four required workshops to be mentors with the program. “To

Tutoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2024

The first, the Educational Preparedness Program (EPP) , offers courses, academic support, and career-building resources to currently and formerly incarcerated (CFI) students. The program is headed by two organizations housed within Marquette’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO).

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The PISTE Fencing Academy fosters the aspiration to academic excellence, which includes providing academic tutoring to participants. The academy has partnered with the Stuyvesant High School Honors Society — Stuyvesant is a highly selective public high school — and other outlets to provide academic support and mentoring.

Scholarship

Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By investing time and resources into supporting faculty, higher education institutions can help bridge academic and systemic gaps by: Addressing Academic Gaps: Offering professional development helps faculty become stronger instructors, improves early alert communication, and enhances student outcomes.

Student success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students, 81% of whom are Latino, in overcoming social and economic barriers to higher education. The data show that Latino students are not only participating actively but are completing the program and graduating at high levels. “We

Retention

Castleton Trio

MARCH 3, 2020

Through Summer Transition, a weeklong program for new students, Ethan met other first-years and Academic Support Center (ASC) staff before the fall semester began. He met with Math and Writing Clinic tutors when necessary, and Becky Eno, the academic counselor, helped him explore financial aid options.

Mentoring

Castleton Trio

MAY 8, 2020

Kontessa found a warm welcome at Castleton’s Academic Support Center (ASC). She participated in the Rotaract Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and mentoring programs at Castleton Elementary School. She also found a part-time job mentoring students with disabilities through the College Steps program.

Teaching

Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Our work with your application for admission may be over, but our help in welcoming you to campus and assisting with a smooth adjustment to your new academic home is never over. If asking for help feels uncomfortable, know that every student feels that way. College is a new world, with a new language, culture and norms. It’s also the No.

Financial aid

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 10, 2024

Educational Goals and Expectations: Talk to your student about their academic interests, goals, and expectations for college. Discuss the importance of attending classes, seeking academic support when needed, and maintaining a healthy balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

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. With this in mind, we (Hines and Fletcher) compiled the collection of readings by prominent scholars, as described herein. Dr. Erik M.

Advising

Good Tutors Finder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Good Tutors Finder tutors act as mentors, providing encouragement and support to boost students’ self-esteem. Conclusion Good Tutors Finder stands as a beacon of academic support for IB students seeking to enhance their performance.

Tutoring

Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

Throughout my time in Academic Affairs I was responsible for leading out on strategic priorities for the University related to student success, retention, career outcomes, etc. I am deeply committed to serving college students.

Student success

The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

In 2023, we focused intensively on these four scale projects: Academic Recovery : Providing financial and academic support for students retaking high-priority courses in which they were previously unsuccessful. Student-Centered Redesign : Piloting interventions designed to improve outcomes and experiences for Black students.

Collaboration

Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Students were also encouraged to join and engage with peers, staff and faculty via online message boards, hosted on the PeopleGrove platform by the Tri-Mentoring Program (Ryerson’s peer-to-peer mentoring program). View of the Study Ready module “What to Expect: University Academics” in D2L.

Student affairs

EAB

MAY 5, 2023

These technologies already excel at connecting students with the advising and academic support that contribute to their Intellectual wellness, and we increasingly see institutions expanding use cases to include other dimensions. Our team pulled together a list of top features that can be used to build these connections.

Mental health

Good Tutors Finder

AUGUST 21, 2024

Encouraging your child to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to embrace a love of learning will help them navigate the academic year with resilience and enthusiasm. How a Private Tutor Helps: Beyond academic support, a tutor can serve as a mentor , helping your child develop a positive attitude toward learning.

Tutoring

EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

So Let's Get Ready is a national near-peer mentoring organization. Because I think for me personally, my first experience in college access was as a near-peer mentor right after I graduated from college in an AmeriCorps program where we were leveraging the age proximity to provide services. JS: Yeah, it's interesting.

Advising

COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It was during this critical time that the Student Supportive Services programs played a pivotal role in my academic journey. The Student Supportive Services programs provided me with essential tutors in physics and calculus, subjects I desperately needed help with.

Tutoring

COE

JULY 17, 2023

Through his visionary efforts, the program has significantly enhanced the academic support provided to students, ensuring their success and persistence in higher education. Additionally, Dr. Brown’s commitment to supporting veterans led him to endow a scholarship for Veterans at Eastern Washington University.

Education