Student Affairs

The Importance of Student Belonging, and Why You Should Be Measuring It

Admissions, Campus Engagement, Higher Ed, Student Affairs, Student Life / March 24, 2023

The Importance of Student Belonging, and Why You Should Be Measuring It. Along with diversity, equity, and inclusion, belonging is a key measure of success, representing the extent to which a student feels included, accepted, valued, and supported on their campus.  As a concept, belonging is both emotional and abstract, which makes it challenging to …

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Increasing Student Retention In the Wake of Mental Health Crises on Campus

Student Affairs, Student Life / October 19, 2022

According to the Healthy Minds Study, which collects data from 373 campuses nationwide, “60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem.” Additionally, another national survey found that “almost three quarters of students reported moderate or severe psychological distress.” So is it possible to increase student retention while simultaneously supporting …

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Supporting Student Affairs Professionals Before They Burn-Out

Student Affairs, Student Life / September 15, 2022

Since the pandemic, student affairs professionals have been hard at work getting their students back on track. From changes to learning environments (virtual and in-person), to increased struggles in academic & campus-life, and ever-increasing needs for financial & wellness efforts, many admins are struggling to keep up. Factor in the number of student affairs professionals …

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Student Affairs Leadership: How to Successfully Manage Your First Team

Higher Ed, Student Affairs / April 6, 2022

As a new student affairs professional, managing a team all on your own might be uncharted territory. It can be a nerve-wracking experience to suddenly be responsible for so many employees looking to you for feedback and guidance. But you’re ready for the challenge!  Thanks to your training and education in student affairs, you are …

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5 Tips to Balance Your New Higher Ed Career

Higher Ed, Student Affairs / August 9, 2022

To put it simply, you are on cloud nine. You just got hired for your dream job in higher education and were accepted into your dream graduate program. Congratulations! So, what happens now? While balancing a career in higher education and graduate school is no simple task, it certainly isn’t impossible.  There are definitive upsides …

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