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Building an Appreciative Campus starts by optimizing interactions through the same methods advisors use with students. It’s through the trustworthy relationships and positive mindset of Appreciative Advising that we see the necessary framework for other campus initiatives. Listen to the full episode here, https://bit.ly/4bE0KCT

Understanding what exactly improves outcomes and which students benefit most can be transformative. Learn ways to incorporate regular initiative analysis into your team’s strategic decision-making and planning. Download the full infographic, https://bit.ly/3AaEzqI

Good work over at UTSA -- Learn how The University of Texas at San Antonio is incorporating institutional data into recurring student success meetings to break down information silos and evaluate student success strategies. “Success is not the responsibility of just one office or division; it’s in our culture, it’s in our DNA,” Tammy Wyatt, Vice Provost for Student Success Read more, https://bit.ly/4daQYtf

Next Practices Episode Snippet In a time when online students struggle to connect with their advisors, professors, and peers, establishing relationships early on in the admissions process is key in helping them persist and succeed. Dr. Taylor recalls the I-E-O (input-environment-outcome) model in higher education, and stresses the importance of creating an approachable environment for all students to drive positive student outcomes. Listen to the full episode here, https://bit.ly/3RGiKoU

Advising is often considered the most powerful tool to improve student outcomes. Driven by principles from The SUNY Guided Pathways Project, SUNY Broome revamped its approach to incorporate case management and individualized support. Previously, students would drop in... Read more, https://bit.ly/46e9Bdm

Advisors have the important task of providing holistic support to their students, yet these efforts are often sidelined by time-consuming administrative tasks. Building individualized class schedules for each student is a... Read more, https://bit.ly/3WycnWg

While institutions have increased the number of student success resources, many students still remain unaware that these resources exist or are unsure how to access them. “The modality of delivery matters,” Ramsdell affirms. “You want to have a wide array of availability and accessibility for these resources.” It’s the responsibility of all... Listen to the full episode here, https://bit.ly/46mVQZP

SUNY Broome sought to address these equity gaps by offering targeted support, enhancing collaboration and information sharing, and achieving student outcomes aligned with the goals outlined in the strategic plan. Tackling these barriers required more than a quick fix. It called for improved access to... Read more, https://bit.ly/46e9Bdm

Hear how institutions are reshaping their offerings to support a new generation of students with EdTech thought leader Dustin Ramsdell. Listen to the full episode here, https://bit.ly/46mVQZP

Each year, Civitas Learning conducts a meta-analysis of hundreds of initiatives to provide actionable insights on how institutions can improve their specific student success efforts. This year’s research examines long-term and recent practices that improve persistence to graduation. Join the conversation with Civitas Learning Data Analyst Sarah DeMeo and Senior Content Strategist Katy Oliveira for details on the report’s contents and what leaders should know. Register here, https://bit.ly/3ykvOty