Student Life

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 Life Infographic for Connected Campus Communities

Student Life / February 2, 2023

Download the Raftr Infographic: 3 Student Life Strategies for Connected Campus Communities Meet Raftr GetCurrent Centralize your essential campus resources into a single portal. Provide students with a personalized, mobile experience where they’ll have 24/7 access to all of the events, news, and critical tools they need to stay informed and feel connected.

5 Post-Pandemic Tips For Enhancing the Sophomore Student Life Experience

Higher Ed, Student Life / August 10, 2022

In a typical school year, college sophomores have developed one year of valuable campus insight. By now, they already know their way around the campus, have attended multiple school-wide events, met some of their favorite teachers and their advisor during office hours, have spent ample time with classmates outside of school, and have developed some …

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