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OpenAI Launches Study Mode for College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This AI tutor, therefore, more resembles what you'd get if you hired a human tutor who has read every required textbook, but also every flawed explanation of the subject ever posted to Reddit, Tumblr, and the farthest reaches of the web," according to analysis of the tool's capabilities.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report includes an appendix detailing AI capabilities employers increasingly seek, including prompt design, human-AI collaboration, ethical discernment, and continuous learning abilities. AI requires that institutions strengthen that culture," the report states.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While platforms and trends evolve rapidly, the power of meaningful, one-on-one human connection remains essential—especially in higher education. Mentors help students advocate for themselves: attending office hours, asking questions, participating in class, and pursuing tutoring or extra credit. That matters. Mentoring still works.

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Scaling Personalized Advising: Three Proven Strategies That Drive Results

Civitas Learning

or those with multiple alerts, and send reminders about tutoring or important assignments. While automated alerts can help scale outreach, they often lack context and human insight—limiting their ability to truly support students. Now, advisors track key groups, like first-year students with GPAs below 2.5

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Such groups can also offer tutoring and study sessions for finals or exam preparation. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University Emeka Obinnakwelu Jr., Additional efforts may include first-year experience programming that can develop pathways toward success. Dr. Tanya J.

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From Guesswork to Impact: How Greenville Tech Measured What Drove Real Results

Civitas Learning

Rather than getting lost in inboxes, the messages stood out and sparked real human connection. This created a feedback loop that allowed GTC to refine messaging and improve outcomes over time. The results were eye-opening: many of their most effective programs were also the most affordable.

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How Humanities and STEM Students Alike Can Better Manage Stress

Active Minds

Though students often jokingly debate which is more rigorous, future-proof, and overall superior, humanities and STEM students alike face the need to manage the stress of juggling academics, extracurriculars, a social life, and planning for post-grad. Last but not least, sleep is essential; neglecting physical health is a big NO.