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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM gathers and analyzes disaggregated data pertaining to retention, unit completion and graduation.

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The Art of Mentoring: A Timeless Strategy for Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When implemented intentionally, these strategies support student retention, confidence, and engagement. Whether through summer bridge programs, orientation, or admitted student days, early connections matter. Mentors also promote extracurricular involvement—another key factor in retention. Mentoring still works.

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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The additional funding can be used to support research, program development, and student services focused on improving the college experience for this historically underrepresented group—Many AANHPI students hail from low-income families and are the first in their families to attend college. Approximately 35.1%

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How UVU’s Student Success Specialists Build Connection Through Proactive Outreach

Civitas Learning

In our latest Next Practices podcast episode, we sat down with Ryan Bailey, Director of the Student Success Center, and Jamie Muhlestein, Associate Director of Student Success and Support, to explore how UVU is transforming the traditional model of student services by investing in relationship-building as a core strategy.

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7 Ways to Future-Proof Financial Aid for Private Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Tools like Schools and Student Services ® (SSS) with TaxStatus ® integration pull verified IRS data in 24–48 hours, helping reduce delays and prevent over- or under-awarding. A well-designed, future-ready system helps reduce stress, minimize confusion, and support long-term retention.

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Make Data-Driven Financial Aid Decisions for Your School

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Optimize Resource Allocation Data insights help schools allocate aid efficiently to maximize the number of students supported within available funds. Enhance Enrollment Strategies By examining past enrollment and retention data, schools can determine how financial aid impacts student retention and overall institutional stability.

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Financial Aid, Reimagined Recap: SSS + TaxStatus Webinar

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Schools can monitor changes over three years, empowering them to make better long-term decisions around financial aid retention and budgeting. The post Financial Aid, Reimagined Recap: SSS + TaxStatus Webinar appeared first on School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions.