Unlock Student Success: Authentically Engaging Community College Students & Alumni
Leaders from Onondaga Community College Discuss Leveraging Mentorship to Gain Student Insights and Drive Student Success
Zoom Webinar | Thursday April 13, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. EST
LEARN FROM AND CONNECT WITH SENIOR LEADERS ACROSS HIGHER EDUCATION
Connecting Students to Critical Resources With Alumni
Leaders at two-year institutions realize one of their greatest hurdles in strategic planning is gaining access to real-time data about the students they serve. Lagging census data and high advisor caseloads exacerbate the issue, reinforcing a reactive cycle that keeps institutions always one cohort behind. Additionally, competition for enrollment across all sectors of higher education has required two-year institutions to reexamine their value propositions and reimagine the student experience.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Scott Schuhert, Dean of Students at SUNY Onondaga Community College, about pivoting to a culture of care that supports students and the business of higher education.
We'll also discuss how OCC's LazerLink Mentorship Program has amplified these efforts with real-time insights that inform strategy and build community among alumni.
Key Highlights of The LazerLink Mentorship Program:
- Mentee sense of belonging increased by 18.67%
- Mentee self-efficacy increased by 8.24%
- Large pool of mentors and re-engaged recent alums eager to give back to the college
- Mentors sense of belonging increased 2%
How Alumni Mentorship Supports Student Success at OCC
72% of community college alumni express an interest in staying engaged with their alma mater. Alumni/student mentorship programs allow institutions to boost alumni engagement while offering current students support and perspective from graduates.
The key priorities of OCC’s Lazer Link Mentorship Program are to help students develop a sense of belonging, build self-efficacy, and prepare for their future careers. Recent alums are encouraged to engage and give back through this innovative initiative while current students receive holistic support as they explore career paths.
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