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Want to boost graduation rates? Support students’ mental health

A recent survey shows that 73 percent of students believe they’ll be more likely to graduate as a result of mental health care at their institution. Read the full article to learn more about the top stressors students face and …

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Report on Improving Completion for Students of Color in CTE Programs

The Urban Institute published a report that identifies five key themes on what supports student persistence as well as recommendations and strategies for other CTE institutions.

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Engaging First-Gen Students On Campus

First-gen students may not know all the opportunities available and ways to get support while in college. As a faculty/staff member who supports students, you can help these students not be left behind and ensure they reach their career goals …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How to Overcome Them)

I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …

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Balancing Work and Life: Strategies for Career Service Professionals

In the dynamic realm of career service professionals, where the line between work and personal life can often blur, finding balance is not just a luxury but a necessity. As dedicated guides nurturing the aspirations of students and alumni, these …

By CareerShift
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5 Reasons Universities Should Provide Alumni Career Services

With young professionals changing jobs every 2.8 years, the need for career services doesn’t end with graduation. And with 53% of recent grads unemployed or underemployed, it’s clear that alumni need help with career support. University career centers and alumni …

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Simplifying Career Resources to Engage Students in the Job Search

Everything is digital nowadays. You likely shifted to sending out regular email campaigns to keep students informed years ago. Unfortunately, your outdated newsletters are likely going to the trash bin, and it’s unlikely students are opening the links buried in …

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Get Students Ramped Up for Career Services from Day One – Back to School

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It’s easy to get lost in the excitement and confusion when adjusting to coming back to school.  But, as you know, planning for internships, building portfolios, updating resumes, and looking for post-grad job opportunities …

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5 Effective Teaching Strategies for Engaging with Students, According to a Former Teacher

Think about your favorite teacher from when you were a kid or even an adult: What made them so special? Maybe their lessons were always fun, or you excelled at their assignments because their teaching strategies were so seamless. Maybe …

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4 Ways to Keep Connections with Students While Still On Break

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Summer is in full swing, yet, we can’t avoid that it is also winding down! In just a few weeks, students will be back on campus. You’re rightfully concerned that students may have lost …

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