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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 161 episodes
ASCEND Podcast
Latest Episodes
S2 - E57 - Common Bond Dance (Culture)
In this episode, we explore how a simple dance became a powerful tradition that unites first-year students and fosters a sense of belonging from the moment they step on campus. Inspired by Purdue University’s Boiler Gold Rush, our First-Year Ex...
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Episode 57
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S2 - E56 - Free career assessments (Affordability)
In this episode, we dive into the shifting priorities of Gen Z when it comes to higher education—focusing on value, relevance, and career outcomes. With a strong preference for practical majors and a desire for tangible returns on their investm...
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Episode 56
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13:41
S2 - E55 - Midterm Grade Policy (Data)
Midterm Grades: A Policy That Drives Student Success"In this episode, we discuss how a student-led initiative transformed our campus by introducing a mandatory midterm grade reporting policy. Prior to this policy, many students we...
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Episode 55
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9:52
S2 - E54 - Expert Session - Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson (University of South Carolina)
Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson from the University of South Carolina to talk about a retention strategy on their campus. This episode was recorded at the National Symposium on Student R...
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Episode 54
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11:45
S2 - E53 - Texting System about Key Issues (Nudges)
In this episode, we dive into how a simple, homegrown texting system became a powerful tool for supporting students. While third-party solutions offer robust options for texting and analysis, their high costs prompted us to create an affordable...
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Episode 53
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