Let's make sure every #firstgen student has every chance to succeed --

Want to know more about using an equity, student-focused perspective to craft a #comm_college budget? Join us on Aug 25 at 3 PM ET w/ Dr. Keith Curry #EquityAvengers #RealCollegePrez Mark David Milliron & @SDMesaPrez for the “Equity Avengers: Presidential Perspectives on Institutional Budgets” ow.ly/pJv450FH4Hh

ICYMI: Institutions must articulate a sense of belonging for students that includes helping them see where they will fit in socially within both the campus and off-campus communities. Read more in this week’s #EVWakeUpCall 📖 bit.ly/3EF5UiI

Congrats, Xavier Univ. of LA!

From Clarion Herald News: Loyola New Orleans launches 💜 Find Your People: Nearpeer for College Students to help students build meaningful connections with other students like them. clarionherald.org/news/sharing-i… #studentsuccess #peertopeer #enagement

Thank you ⁦comm_college⁩ for sharing my thoughts on designing for equity, enrollments and innovative approaches from #ATD_Network colleges for connecting with students where they live rather than expecting them to find us. ccdaily.com/2021/09/design…

Congrats, LSU!!

From The Hechinger Report: #Classof2024 had their HS exp cut short in 2020, then they had a first-year that was either remote or hybrid. Now #highered is seeking ways to engage & support these sophomores, incl building connections w/ 💜 Find Your People: Nearpeer for College Students. More at buff.ly/3k7qsqG

--> "While access remains an ongoing issue in #highered, ...equity is more than just access. Students’ variable experiences with #technology & their ability to fully use it to get the most out of their learning matters, as well." Nicole Barbaro @WGULabs College Innovation Network

RT Eduventures: institutions must articulate a sense of belonging for students that includes helping them see where they will fit in socially within both the campus and off-campus communities. #EVWakeUpCall encoura.org/five-ways-to-f…

Native American students, already the group most likely to leave college, faced isolation and loss this past year that complicated their journey toward a degree hechingerreport.org/3-native-ameri…

Educators have a powerful opportunity to connect with male students of color as they return to school campuses this fall. Chalkbeat Mila Koumpilova chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/10/5/2270…

How does 💜 Find Your People: Nearpeer for College Students work? Harding University shares how we help their students find meaningful connections and increase #enrollment. #findyourpeople youtube.com/watch?v=k6xkZV…

Gosh, we love your commitment to making sure University of Oklahoma students know that they belong. 💜

When colleges holistically understand their students, they can better support students' mental health. We highlighted recent efforts from #ATD_Network colleges that have benefited students and their communities. ow.ly/Hujm50Gr4So

Nearpeer helps students form close connections -- The app connects students based on their interests, similar situations and more to help them develop a community. ccdaily.com/2021/10/nearpe…

PS - EMCC is joining us for a convo about their #engagedlearner work this Friday Achieving the Dream's #HolisticStudentSupports Institute. Hope to see you there! 💜

The Achieving the Dream team (#dreamteam??) put together a fantastic few days to discuss serving the academic & personal needs of students. Thank you! We were honored to participate and discuss #peerengagement strategy w/ EMCC. #studentsuccess #holisticstudentsupports

It's been incredibly special to connect with the lovely humans attending (and organizing!) #AHEPPP2021. We were honored to share a little bit about Xavier Univ. of LA's story on #familyengagement. More at info.nearpeer.com/aheppp

ICYMI: 𝐍𝐎𝗪 is a great time to start connecting with your future OU classmates. Sign up for NearPeer and start building your community! nearpeer.net