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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

These are some of the biggest priorities for the fellows that make up our eighth cohort of Impact Academy. Our 2023 Impact Academy fellows are: Andy Saultz , Interim Dean of the College of Education, Pacific University Anne Lamb , Managing Director of Program and Evaluation, St.

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How Academic Advising Impacts the Question: Are You Coming Back Next Semester?

Faculty Focus

Light (2001) states, “It is hard to imagine any academic support function that is more important to student success and institutional productivity than advising” (p. If academic advisors are the major support systems that impact student retention, they must voluntarily stay abreast of national research and implement best practices and trends.

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How Academic Advising Impacts the Question: Are You Coming Back Next Semester?

Faculty Focus

Light (2001) states, “It is hard to imagine any academic support function that is more important to student success and institutional productivity than advising” (p. If academic advisors are the major support systems that impact student retention, they must voluntarily stay abreast of national research and implement best practices and trends.

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How 2 college equity leaders advise navigating a changing climate amid backlash

University Business

Underlying it is not just about students getting in; it is also about making them feel part of the school community and ensuring they continue and thrive,” said Dr. Kelly Dore, an assistant professor at McMaster University and co-founder of Acuity Insights , a data-driven software company that identifies strong college applicants. .”

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How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and healthcare

EAB

Blogs How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and health care 3 ways UCF is increasing enrollment (and retention) of Hispanic graduate students in nursing Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 131, How UCF is Expanding Opportunities for Hispanic Adult Learners.

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Community College Students’ Expectations for Service Have Risen Since the Pandemic

EAB

When a student encounters a confusing or difficult process, and that student lacks a strong support network or is juggling work and parenting responsibilities, they are more likely to turn away from college altogether.” Check in with students about their college experience. More than half are at the dean or director level.

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QS Rankings “reset”; sees shift in results

The PIE News

“It received overwhelming support throughout our approach and as a result, we felt that it was critical to derive an indicator from that work and include it in the main QS World University Rankings,” said Sowter. . Sustainability now makes up 5% of the rankings’ methodology.