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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The One Million Degrees program will add wraparound services including academic coaching, financial assistance, and career services designed to help students navigate the transition between institutions and connect their education to career outcomes. "We

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’ve been fortunate to serve as both a mentee—learning from exceptional administrators, students, and community leaders—and a mentor to students, peers, and young professionals. Mentoring Connects Students to Campus Resources Students in mentoring programs use support services more than their peers.

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IHEP’s Value Data Collaborative Helps Colleges, States Build Connections and Work Toward Equitable Outcomes

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

If disparities in post-graduation earnings emerge, we can advocate for stronger financial aid policies, expand career services, or refine programs to better support workforce needs,” said Natalie Cartwright , Director and Chief Data Officer.

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How to Choose a College Based on Your Major: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

If your main priority is to build transferable skills that will prepare you for a lucrative career, business administration or management might be a good fit. Youll want to take into account everything from faculty expertise and available electives to career services and networking opportunities.

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Franklin & Marshall College Names Dr. Andrew Rich as 17th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under his leadership, the school established eight new fellowship programs and created an Office of Student Success offering comprehensive mentoring, professional development, and career services. The initiative's success earned the 2023 Exemplary Model Award from the American Association of University Administrators.

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Georgian Court University Boasts Women-Led Majority Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

GCU, located in New Jersey, also has women in other school leadership positions as well, such as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; director of career services, the director of financial aid, and the director of global education. And in 2022, women make up 67% of faculty.

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Report: English Majors Employed at Comparable Rates, Educators Can Do More to Prepare Students for Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty, staff, and higher ed administrators should use and keep up to date with credible sources of data about salary and outcomes to assuage student concerns, the report suggested. It is also valuable to get input from people outside of academia, such as from career services centers, about employment trends, the report noted. “[The