Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

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Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

One lesson many of us have learned along our educational journey is that it takes more to stand out than just good grades. In the same way, the college experience should be about far more than what you learn in a book or classroom.

Taking on a leadership role during college is a fantastic opportunity for a student to explore ways to demonstrate their commitment to something they care about, while simultaneously building real-world, transferable skills.

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Make New Social Connections on Campus: Expand Your World

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Make New Social Connections on Campus: Expand Your World

Social connection is a core human need. Having a strong support network is essential to building a sense of belonging. Research shows the positive correlation between social connectedness and overall wellbeing, resilience, and life satisfaction.

For students, a feeling of belonging is a key predictor of student engagement, retention, and success. Social connections provide students with the emotional and academic support they need to thrive.

Regular social interaction helps develop meaningful and lasting relationships. There are plenty of stories of college friends starting a business together, and I personally have several friends who met their significant other in college. Even some of the more short-term connections can provide long-term benefits.

Having a strong support network helps students feel less isolated. It helps them realize that they are not alone in experiencing stress and anxiety. Social connectedness also helps prevent student burnout and contributes to higher student retention rates.

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12 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention

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12 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention

12 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention

When considering student retention initiatives, higher education administrators often examine how a student is integrated into the campus community both academically and socially. Accordingly, retention strategies that focus on these two key areas, including academic interventions and a sense of belonging, are critical to a studentโ€™s success. Developing actionable plans to identify students in need and implement supportive programs greatly improves student retention rates by helping struggling students not only to get back on track, but integrate themselves as active, integral members in their campus communities.

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