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Five factors behind the college “sophomore slump” and five ways to intervene

April 25, 2013

A new study from Noel-Levitz explores factors that influence the sophomore slump and identifies ways that campuses can reach out to second-year students to help more of them succeed.

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Adult students present unique challenges for two-year colleges

March 13, 2013

Jo Hillman analyzes differences in the attitudes of adult learners vs. traditional-age students at two-year colleges, based on our upcoming report.

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Toward college completion: A study of “non-cognitive” attitudes held by incoming freshmen

March 5, 2013

Jo Hillman explains how data on non-cognitive attitudes can play a critical role in college completion rates and overall student success.

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The challenges and opportunities of college transfer student retention

October 23, 2012

Jo Hillman discusses college transfer students and their specific set of opportunities and challenges in higher education.

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What is your campus doing to hold on to second-year students?

August 14, 2012

Jo Hillman of Noel-Levitz explains why campuses should continue their first-year intervention efforts with college students as they progress to the second year.

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Time management tips for student workers

April 9, 2012

In honor of National Student Employment Week, Jo Hillman shares practical tips to help student workers manage their time more effectively.

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The quality of your life is the quality of your communications

January 10, 2012

Jo Hillman offers simple steps that can help campuses immediately improve interactions between college personnel and college students.

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How many of your second-year students haven’t settled on a major yet?

September 6, 2011

National data show 17 to 24 percent of second-year college students haven’t settled on a major as their second year gets under way, though the true numbers may actually be much higher.

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Celebrating student employees

April 12, 2011

Campuses can create student employment opportunities to help their students develop skills and to capitalize on this important staffing resource.

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Engaging students with engaged employees

October 26, 2010

Tips on how to engage employees in a way that fosters a more-positive work environment and creates an effective learning community.

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