ASCEND Podcast
Are you ready to ASCEND to new possibilities? In this podcast, Dr. Jared Tippets and Dr. Eric Kirby outline why a focus on retention and completion is so important, why previous retention efforts have not always worked, and discuss how we can successfully "ASCEND" to these great expectations. In each episode, we will share innovative ideas, creative initiatives, and best practices and strategies that campuses have used to achieve amazing results. This podcast has intentionally been produced in a quick-tip, bite-sized format where the listener can quickly find ideas, initiatives, and solutions that can be tried on campus today.
ASCEND Podcast
Latest Episodes
S3 - E34 - Dr. Brian Reed and Kayli Julius - Proactive Student Wellbeing: Embedding Wellbeing Coaches for a Cultural Shift at the University of Montana (Culture)
In this episode, we explore how the University of Montana is reimagining student wellbeing by embedding graduate-level Wellbeing Support Coaches throughout academic colleges and culturally specific student support offices. Rather than waiting f...
S3 - E33 - Joshua Morrison and Dr. Ingrid Ulbrich - Improving Academic Performance and Retention through Process Education (Support)
In this episode, we explore how the University of Indianapolis is transforming the academic trajectory of students facing academic dismissal through an innovative success course grounded in Process Education. Rather than focusing solely on stud...
S3 - E32 - Dr. Kristin Flora and Dr. Andrew Jones - Financial Initiatives Supporting Student Engagement at Franklin College (Affordability)
In this episode, we explore how Franklin College is removing financial barriers that often prevent students from fully engaging in campus life. From textbook assistance and study away funding to professional attire for internships and emergency...
S3 - E31 - Dr. Nicole Kotlan and Tom Mahon - Retention Tools Workshop Series: A collaboration across campus (Data)
In this episode, we explore how Kent State University developed the Retention Tools Workshop Series to build campus-wide capacity for data-informed student success work. Through a collaborative partnership among enrollment management, informati...
S3 - E30 - Dr. Kris Bliss - Behavioral Analytic Nudges (Nudges)
In this episode, we explore how Indiana Tech is leveraging behavioral analytics and personalized nudging to support student success. By analyzing students’ digital engagement patterns and identifying behavioral profiles, the institution is deli...
