Friday 5 Live: Higher Education Podcast

Beyond The Books: Navigating Basic Needs Insecurity In Higher Education 20.05.2024 46:55 ↓

What exactly is basic needs insecurity, and why must it be addressed in our colleges and universities? Join Amanda Key, the inaugural Director of Opportunity, Success and Achievement, and Phillip Smith, inaugural Assistant Dean for Student Basic Needs at Rutgers University as they share insights into the most common forms of insecurity among college students. Amanda and Phillip provide strategies...

Motivation Myths: Rethinking Strategies For Student Success 22.04.2024 50:49 ↓

Struggling to help motivate students or help them understand the concept of motivation? In this episode of Friday 5 Live, Dr. Amy Baldwin and Dr. Laurie Hazard share their firsthand experiences and examine how motivation can be cultivated and sustained, even in the face of challenges. We examine the psychological underpinnings of motivation, discuss the importance of setting clear, achievable goal...

Harnessing AI: A Toolkit For Success In Work & Learning 21.11.2023 48:47 ↓

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Whole-College Guided Pathway Reforms Creating Frameworks For Retention and Success 13.12.2022 47:39 ↓

According to data from the Community College Research Center (CCRC), two-year institutions lose about 45% of students within their first year. How can colleges reimagine students’ first year of college in a way that centers on students exploring and entering a program of study? Join us as Dr. Hana Lahr of CCRC shares her research on whole-college guided pathways reforms. We will learn about the As...

Creating Connection To Improve Engagement, Retention & Well-Being 23.08.2022 46:46 ↓

Jessica Gifford has spent her professional career creating supportive learning opportunities for students. An expert on resiliency, Jessica has shifted her focus to the concept of building connections. How can institutions create opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to make meaningful connections? Join us as Jessica shares her insights and strategies for how institutions can focus on con...