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
S2 - E35 - Faculty-Student Drink Program (Support)
In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of informal student-faculty interactions on student success. We explore how these connections boost satisfaction, foster friendships, and help students thrive.
Our institution put this research to the test by providing faculty with drink vouchers, encouraging them to connect personally with students. Over a quick soda or coffee, professors and students talk life goals, academic planning, and career aspirations—offering the guidance and mentorship that can make all the difference during the "sophomore slump."
Join us as we discuss the heartwarming feedback from students and the lasting benefits of mentorship on their academic, personal, and professional growth.
