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Did you know that one in three ASU undergrads are the first in their family to attend college? Today, we join the national conversation and #CelebrateFirstGen by acknowledging the incredible journeys and achievements of our first-generation college students, faculty, staff and alumni. Learn more about #ASUFirstGenProud: https://ow.ly/FUEp50Q5xW3

We want to introduce someone to you who knows all about resilience. You can read more about Traci’s amazing work in our recent case study, however today we want to highlight LaCheryl Coleman as the real hero of this case study. In 2019, LaCheryl became the leader of Legacy Early College, a school that was 3 points away from being an “F-rated” school. 💔 Instead of giving up, LaCheryl did her homework.📝 She called Traci and expressed her desire to invest in cultural repair and in understanding her faculty better. Together, Traci and LaCheryl decided that CliftonStrengths might be a good addition to address the needs of the LEC team and have grown available resources for the LEC team year after year. 🎉 This year will be the sixth year Traci will work with the LEC teams. Legacy Early College recently celebrated being just ONE point shy of an A-rating. 🎉 While LaCheryl commented on Traci’s gift for making the content fresh and relevant for her staff year after year, we want to comment on LaCheryl’s ability to… ➡️ Recognize a problem ➡️ Seek out a solution ➡️ Stick with growth over complacency ➡️ Not. Give. Up. With LaCheryl’s initiative, she turned a failing school into a success through workshops & collaboration — effectively changing lives and futures. In pictures, the world now sees a group of underserved kids with real potential. We see a picture of a leader that has made — and is making — a real difference. 💪 LaCheryl is the epitome of RESILIENCE and we applaud her today. 👏 #ResilientLeadership #StrongHumanCapital #HumanPotentialAdvisors #LeadershipDevelopment

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The Best Graduation Speech of 2024 Is Absolutely Obvious, and It All Comes Down to Just 1 Word. A rainy day and an abbreviated speech, but some very useful lessons were shared. Robert Hale Jr.'s address to the graduates of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth was truly memorable. He gave $1,000 in cash to each graduate, with $500 for them to keep and $500 to give away to someone in need. Certainly, giving money to graduates is a sure way to win hearts. However, the speech was more than just a generous gesture. From humble beginnings of washing dishes to becoming a dot-com billionaire, Hale shared his journey of success, failure, and redemption. It's a powerful story of resilience and giving back to the community. Watch the video at the bottom of the article to witness Hale's inspiring message unfold. It's a reminder that success is not just about personal achievements but also about lifting others up. Kudos to Robert Hale Jr. for an impactful and memorable graduation speech. https://lnkd.in/ezuMgb_N (skip video to 2:25)

We heard several promising and actionable student success recommendations from these leaders at the closing plenary, including: ✔ Focus on the mission ✔ Engage your stakeholders ✔ Disaggregate the data ✔ Be courageous to make changes (even if surrounded by "CAVE People" Citizens Against Virtually Everything) ✔ Demonstrate the ROI with post-graduation outcomes #MSCHE2023 👏🏽

Occupational Therapy is essential to the success of so many of our clients. Lucky to have the best: Abbey Such, OTR/L

Giving Tuesday is a week away! Will you join me in supporting Penn State Beaver's Student Success Committee? Studies show that students who feel valued, supported, and engaged are more likely to achieve their goals. Your contribution (of even $5) will help the SSC continue programming that serves students from orientation through graduation. Giving Tuesday link below, plus some stats about our student body. https://lnkd.in/dvvKM9tY First generation: 38% Pennsylvania resident: 72% Non-PA resident: 28% Historically excluded populations: Approximately 30% Top five major categories by enrollment: Exploratory (undeclared), Engineering, Business, Psychology, Liberal Arts Participate in a varsity sport: Approximately 25%

What does it mean to be a land-grant university in the 21st century? USU’s new President Cantwell reflects on this question below. Her framework and definitions are exciting: USU will remain committed to accessible, world-class teaching and research as we have done since the 1880s. But we also will drive important innovations, connecting and building with our communities on many of humanity’s greatest challenges. A great time to be an Aggie. https://lnkd.in/gxJ6TFab

🌟 Join us for our upcoming Growing Good Humans Event: "Beyond Academics: Skills for Everyday, Lifelong Success" with Jamie Kidder! 🌟 👩🎓 Jamie, a dedicated advocate with 23 years in higher education administration, will be sharing her insights on guiding students, especially those facing learning challenges, towards thriving academically and personally. 📚💼 🤔 We'll explore questions like: - How can your student find friends and feel included? - What are the best college options for your child? - What makes CLE different from traditional college support services? - How can CLE support young adults who struggle in or opt out of college? 📖 Also, don't miss the exclusive resources Jamie is excited to share with our community: - CLE Viewbook: A comprehensive guide to our support services. - Independent Living Skills Checklist: Essential for parents and students to assess progress in daily living skills. - MyCOREstrategies: Tools designed to bolster academic executive functions. 👨👩👧👦 Parents, this is a great opportunity to equip yourselves and your children with the tools for success beyond the classroom. Hope to see you there! https://hubs.li/Q02y2wmk0