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    first year experience

    Explore " first year experience" with insightful episodes like "Dr. Ripsime Bledsoe: University Faculty Member specializing in Student Success; Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Masters Degree in Advanced Literacy, PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy in Higher Education", "Building Incoming Students Sense of Belonging", "Achieving ALD", "Library Lowdown" and "Peer Supports Know What's Up" from podcasts like ""Paths in Progress", "Admit It, An AACRAO Podcast", "FYE Chats", "FYE Chats" and "FYE Chats"" and more!

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    Dr. Ripsime Bledsoe: University Faculty Member specializing in Student Success; Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Masters Degree in Advanced Literacy, PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy in Higher Education

    Dr. Ripsime Bledsoe: University Faculty Member specializing in Student Success; Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Masters Degree in Advanced Literacy, PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy in Higher Education

    Choosing a major in college often begins with a subject we enjoy, and for Dr. Bledsoe, it was no different when her love of reading and writing led her to major in English Literature, which eventually led to a Masters Degree in Advanced Literary to help others learn to love and value reading.  Many of us find our calling through our work experiences, as Ripsime did in her first few positions out of school.  We never know where we are going to discover the thing that becomes our career focus, so it’s important to be open to opportunities and continue to learn every step of the way, as Ripsime clearly does throughout her story.  Because Dr. Bledsoe has years of experience teaching First Year seminar courses, we discuss many topics pertaining to first year college students, including many pieces of advice for both students and parents.  Don't miss this valuable guidance!

    Building Incoming Students Sense of Belonging

    Building Incoming Students Sense of Belonging

    Improving a student’s sense of belonging and connectedness is a powerful force for good—and measurably improves enrollment, inclusion, and retention. A higher sense of belonging improves students’ excitement, confidence, and commitment related to college. 

    The first year experience begins with the admissions and application process, before the first year even truly begins. Many of us will soon be facing early and priority admissions deadlines for next fall. Now is the perfect time to take a strategic approach to student success through creating a space for building intentional connections. This episode explores the creative ways CSUN is working towards increasing student yield and ultimately student success through community building. Listen to a case-study of how to build a student-driven sense of belonging using the Near Peer peer-to-peer engagement platform. Near Pear is a virtual peer network that reinforces a sense of belonging and community throughout the student lifecycle, resulting in increased yield, reduced melt, and improved persistence.

    Host: 
    Stephanie Krusemark, Vice President of Enrollment Management 
    Illif School of Theology 

    Guests: 
    Dustin Manocha, Founder and CEO 
    Near Peer 

    Aaron Lindberg, Director of Admissions
    California State University-Northridge

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