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
S3 - E41 - Dr. Anthony Desiderio - Supporting First-Generation Student Success: The Robert J. McGuire Scholarship Program (Support)
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What happens when financial support is paired with intentional community, mentorship, and a clear path to success? In this episode, we explore St. Francis College’s Robert J. McGuire Scholarship Program and its holistic approach to supporting first-generation students. From substantial tuition assistance to peer mentorship, career preparation, and a personalized co-curricular roadmap, discover how investing in the whole student can transform opportunity into belonging, success, and lifelong impact.
