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The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #3. Resourcefulness
In part three of a short series of podcast episodes, we continue our discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #2. Support from Faculty and Administrators
In part two of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: 1. Professional Development
In part one of a short series of podcast episodes, we sit down with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, to discuss some of the foundational pillars on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most...
Podcast Episode: Listening to Students and Making It Fun with Tricia Seifert, MSU
Students have a lot to tell us about how we can help them be successful and listening is essential. They also appreciate it when we take the time to make learning fun. We interviewed Tricia Seifert, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Adult and Higher Education for Montana State University, Researcher...
Podcast Episode: Data-informed Center Initiatives for Student Success with Melissa Sprock, IWU
We're highlighting and celebrating the stories of our higher education professionals whose priority is student success. A couple of weeks ago we spoke to Melissa Sprock, Director of the Learning Center and Foundations Program for Indiana Wesleyan University, regarding their Advisory Board's use of AccuTrack data to inform their Learning...
Can Academic Centers still support students Virtually?
At this point it seems that all schools have been shut down and resources that were once readily available to support students have been forced to go virtual without all the tools needed to do so. These are uncertain times for academic centers and most importantly, students. Now could possibly...
What to Do If You’re a College Student Amidst a Global Pandemic
As college students, we are already allowed a normal dosage of anxiety throughout our daily lives. You probably have a complied list of tasks, just like me, which might include going to work, completing homework, studying for exams, working-out, trying to get 8 hours of sleep and the list can...
Ways to Prevent Student Appointment ‘No-shows’
You've hired and trained your staff. You are striving to continuously improve the practices and processes of your academic center. You have enhanced your list of services and put the word out to faculty and deans. Students are discovering you and traffic is growing. The center is bustling and your...
Creating an Inviting Student Services Center
When it comes to connecting with your students and encouraging repeat visits to your academic service center, first impressions are extremely important. The people, the physical space and appearance make an impact on the emotional and psychological perception of the students of your college or university. In the tutoring centers,...
10 Ways to Promote Your Academic Center
The famous movie line, "if you build it, they will come" has not been proven true in higher ed. One of the biggest challenges our clients face is getting students to come to their centers. They hire amazing staff, create inviting spaces, offer a multitude of services all built to...