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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

For instance, a students decision to withdraw from school is rarely based on a single factor that can be quantified, such as failing a class or missing a certain number of credits. There are often deeper issues at play, such as lack of engagement and support, personal struggles, or isolation.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We take a case management approach in that we look at individual students—their high school transcripts, if they had ESL (English as a Second Language) in school, if they self-designate as English language learners, and writing samples that they do to see if they need some language support,” Moreno says. are Hispanic.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

For instance, a students decision to withdraw from school is rarely based on a single factor that can be quantified, such as failing a class or missing a certain number of credits. There are often deeper issues at play, such as lack of engagement and support, personal struggles, or isolation.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

Research suggests that high school and university students who employ interdisciplinary approaches tend to achieve as well or better academically (Campbell & Henning, 2010). Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

Research suggests that high school and university students who employ interdisciplinary approaches tend to achieve as well or better academically (Campbell & Henning, 2010). Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge.

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The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 249 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Alana Rose

The Change Leader, Inc.

InStride, an innovative organization backed by Arizona State University, is bridging the gap between academia and industry by facilitating partnerships between universities and corporations. Too often, faculty develop curriculum in silos, disconnected from the realities of the job market. Alana Rose: That’s right.

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Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 254 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. R. Todd Benson

The Change Leader, Inc.

Faculty are looking for more than just updatesthey want to understand how decisions are made and whether leadership is advocating for their needs. Share faculty accomplishments in ways that resonate with stakeholders outside academia. Acknowledge and reflect the value faculty bring to the institution. Todd Benson: Yes.

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