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Student Success Champion: Q&A With Ruthie (Teri) Little-Berry, University of the District of Columbia
Little-Berry discusses her career in student success, the needs of today’s learners and her goals for her new role at UDC.
Report: Minority Students More Likely to Face Financial Insecurity
A Jobs for the Future analysis finds students from underrepresented groups face more financial challenges compared to their majority peers.
Student Wellness Tip: Incentivizing Students to Say ‘Hello!’
Drury University leaders created a month-long game to encourage students, faculty and staff to greet each other on campus, building students’ soft skills and breaking barriers to social interaction.
Putting Services Where the Students Are—In DEI Offices
To better engage the campus community, some student affairs offices are placing liaisons in their diversity, equity and inclusion spaces.
Campus Engagement Tip: Investing in Student Leader Training
Texas A&M University at San Antonio requires its peer mentors to participate in over 200 hours of onboarding and professional development of its peer mentors throughout the year.
Campus Engagement Tip: Invite Students to Dine with Strangers
A decades-old tradition at the University of California, Los Angeles, brings together students and alumni over a meal to build connections and trust.
New on the Job: Q&A With John Andrick, St. John’s University and College of Saint Benedict
As the inaugural dean for student academic success, Andrick discusses his role, how he works across two institutions and the need for student supports in and outside of the classroom.
Data-Based Decisions Tip: Convene Regular Data Meetings
Student success advocates at the University of Kentucky have built a culture of evidence through weekly data meetings. Here’s how they do it, plus pointers for organizing data meetings on your campus.