Note: EAB encourages institutional leaders to share their success stories with other partners in the Navigate network. EAB is highlighting these success stories through a webinar series that earlier featured Pueblo Community College. That March 26 webinar on Best Practices for Serving Students Remotely was recorded. This session also was recorded and a link shared below. Other UW System institutions interested in sharing their success stories are invited to contact their EAB strategic leader.
Description: Leaders at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside knew that a remote environment could exacerbate the equity gaps that already existed on their campus. UW-Parkside presenters discussed their holistic approach to supporting students at this time, which includes but is not limited to their use of Navigate. They have, for example, provided a laptop loaner program and set up hotspots.
As part of the webinar, they shared how they partnered with EAB’s Navigate to:
- Effectively address students’ current technology and financial needs
- Remove enrollment barriers such as advising holds
- Position faculty as mentors
- Empower students to navigate challenges presented due to COVID-19
Host:
- Christina Hubbard, EAB Senior Director, Strategic Research
UW-Parkside presenters:
- DeAnn Possehl, Associate Provost, Student Success
- Neil Baumgartner, Director of Academic and Career Advising
Related materials:
- Find PPT and recording in Project Team Resources: Virtual Student Support.