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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

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As community colleges across the United States struggle with declining retention rates, it has become increasingly clear that institutional focus should not be limited to numbers alone. Faculty and staff should be encouraged to engage with students in meaningful ways that extend past classroom interactions.

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Empowering Education Through Collaboration: The Success of the Mississippi Virtual Community College

WCET Frontiers

Today, we’re excited to spotlight the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) and hear from Christa Wilhite and Krista LeBrun from the Mississippi Community College Board. Over time, as digital learning transformed, so did the MSVCC.

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Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time

Faculty Focus

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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Recovering Student Engagement at Mid-course Time

Faculty Focus

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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Worried about being priced out of using AI? Here are some practical steps to get started

University Business

More from UB: “Too good to be true:” How one IT team unlocked millions with this simple trick For example, the Ringling College of Art and Design announced last month its Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate Certificate to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate AI’s complex impact on creative industries.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

As community colleges across the United States struggle with declining retention rates, it has become increasingly clear that institutional focus should not be limited to numbers alone. Faculty and staff should be encouraged to engage with students in meaningful ways that extend past classroom interactions.

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Cal State objects to proposed four-year programs at two-year colleges

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Three California community colleges are fighting to start new baccalaureate programs, which their leaders insist would fill critical local workforce needs and help students who couldn’t otherwise afford to pursue a four-year degree. ” Half of states now allow community college baccalaureate degrees.

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