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New on the Job: Jennifer Baszile, California State University
As the inaugural associate vice president for student success and inclusive excellence, Jennifer Baszile oversees the creation, implementation and measurement of student-focused initiatives and programs across 23 Cal State institutions.
Student Wellness Tip: 4 Ways to Work With Athletes
Student athletes often struggle with mental health challenges but are reluctant to seek help. These strategies can help provide students with the resources they need, when they need them.
Program Launch: Student Success Collaborative Supports Diverse Populations
The Educational Equity and Excellence Collaborative at Rutgers establishes cohesion in access and support measures for first-generation, underrepresented minority and low-income students.
Graduate Mentorship—Why It Matters and What Makes It Effective
A May report from the American Council on Education offers university leaders insight into the value of mentorship programs for underrepresented students in graduate education and recommendations for establishing their own.
Career Prep Tip: Hire Students to Counsel and Coach Their Peers
Claremont Graduate University employs students to provide professional development support and help the career services office identify innovative ways to reach other students.
13 Recommendations for Improving Black Student Success
Supporting a systemwide goal of boosting graduation rates, a work group identified over a dozen ways California State University can improve Black student success.
Basic Needs Support for Students During Academic Breaks
To accommodate students who face housing insecurity over academic breaks, Southern Illinois University implemented new policies and additional resources that address this and other basic needs.
All Aboard STEMSEAS for Career Exploration
NSF-funded grant program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to explore careers in STEM and gain hands-on experience in geosciences with a week at sea.