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Community Colleges Chart Path Forward on AI Integration as Students Outpace Faculty Adoption

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rather than prohibition, the framework recommends "establishing and clearly communicating expectations for use of AI to encourage dynamic uses and ensure academic integrity." This includes teaching students to cite AI sources and understand the technology's limitations.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mentors help students advocate for themselves: attending office hours, asking questions, participating in class, and pursuing tutoring or extra credit. Many programs include workshops on public speaking, communication, and self-advocacy. These small behaviors build confidence—and they add up to academic success. Mentoring still works.

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6 Ways to Empower Financial Aid Communication with Families

School & Student Services by Community Brands

As these opportunities expand, schools can be strategically prepared to communicate clearly with families about how these tax-credit scholarships integrate with institutional financial aid. A well-crafted award letter can clarify the aid amount and explain next steps—building goodwill and reducing back-and-forth communication.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? How do costs of attendance influence student and family experiences of belonging or marginalization? Adding this information to the school website, along with personalized communications, can help families plan more effectively.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Smarter Financial Aid Solution

School & Student Services by Community Brands

A solution like School and Student Services (SSS), powered by TaxStatus , offers schools over 50 dynamic reports and the ability to view multi-year trends based on verified tax data. Build Trust with Transparent, Data-Backed Communication Tip: Use reporting to improve your conversations with school leadershipand families.

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Improving the Private School K–12 Financial Aid Experience for Families

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Communication: Build Connection Throughout Start early in the admissions process. If your school serves multilingual families, ensure that both aid forms and key communication pieces are available in relevant languages. Interpretation services during aid workshops can further boost participation. Translate materials.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In order for Latinx students to want to come to Hartnell College, stay and complete, they need to feel a sense of belonging and cultural validation, and we have to offer high-value programs that offer a meaningful return on investment,” says Gutierrez. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.