My years in teaching allowed me to play a part in helping young people achieve their life purpose through education. As a teacher in the U.K.’s further education sector, I wore the dual hat of teacher and personal tutor everyday. The aspect of my job that kept me up at night during those years was never the teaching itself. Rather, it was being responsible for the holistic care … [Read more...] about How Holistic Advising Enables Student Success
How Advising Helps Students on Their Path to Graduation and Careers
Attention higher education advisors: If you’ve ever questioned if your work makes a difference, we’re here to tell you it absolutely does. Your communication and outreach plays a significant role in engaging students, supporting their wellbeing, and helping them develop skills for the future. Advisors have embraced new strategies and virtual solutions to ensure student … [Read more...] about How Advising Helps Students on Their Path to Graduation and Careers
Why Your School Should Make Wellbeing a #1 Priority in 2021
This is the first in a blog series focusing on mental health and wellbeing in education. Ask anyone in education what’s top of mind, and they’ll probably mention students’ mental health and wellbeing. Last year, college students reported rapid spikes in anxiety and depression, with 60% saying the pandemic has made it harder to access mental health care, according to a study by … [Read more...] about Why Your School Should Make Wellbeing a #1 Priority in 2021