Academics Archives - º£½ÇÉçÇø /resource-category/academics/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:20:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Beacon-favicon-32x32.jpg Academics Archives - º£½ÇÉçÇø /resource-category/academics/ 32 32 First Friday Extended Campus Tour https://beaconcollege2.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/e?eid=a1IPI000005r7rh2AA&#new_tab Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:49:41 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=11140 The post appeared first on º£½ÇÉçÇø.

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]]> New Major! Spotlight on Early Childhood Education Studies /events-resources/new-major-spotlight-on-early-childhood-education-studies/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:43:58 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=11294 Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of future learners?

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]]> Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of future learners? Join Dean of Academic Affairs Rosemarie DeJarnett to explore º£½ÇÉçÇø’s new Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education Studies, designed for students who are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive. This dynamic program blends creativity, compassion, and practical experience — equipping graduates for success in classrooms, community programs, and educational settings of all kinds. Through hands-on learning and built-in certifications, students gain real-world skills that set them apart in the job market.

Tune in to this recorded information session to learn more about the curriculum and discover how º£½ÇÉçÇø’s new major empowers future educators to turn their passion for teaching into a purposeful, rewarding career.

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]]> Transfer Thursday! Virtual Open House /events-resources/virtual-open-house/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://go.beaconcollege.edu/?p=863 ON DEMAND

In this on-demand virtual Open House, explore the Top 10 Reasons to Attend º£½ÇÉçÇø!

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]]> In this Virtual Open House (recording in December 2026), explore why transfer students choose º£½ÇÉçÇø!

This session features a dialogue between Oksana Hagerty, dean of the Center for Student Success, and Hanah Diebold, dean of students, on what makes the transfer student experience unique at º£½ÇÉçÇø. From advising and academic experiences to student life and leadership, learn how we combine a supportive community with traditional college opportunity to provide the perfect recipe for college success.

Access the recording for an overview of why to transfer to º£½ÇÉçÇø!

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]]> Is My Student Ready for College? What Skills Matter Most /events-resources/retention-and-persistence/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=319 Explore factors that prevent students from succeeding in college and learn strategies that teachers, parents, and students can employ to improve student persistence & retention.

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]]> College readiness is more than academic achievement—it’s about having the skills, mindset, and confidence to meet the demands of college life. In this session, Ashley Milito breaks down the essential areas families should focus on as they prepare their students for the transition. From building self-awareness to developing routines and managing change, we’ll explore how to foster the habits that lead to success—and how programs like º£½ÇÉçÇø’s are built to meet students where they are.

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]]> Why º£½ÇÉçÇø Wednesdays: Faculty Panel /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-faculty-panel/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:40:05 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10300 Curious about what you’ll study—and who you’ll study with—at º£½ÇÉçÇø?

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]]> Curious about what you’ll study—and who you’ll study with—at º£½ÇÉçÇø? Join this special panel featuring faculty from some of our most popular academic programs. You’ll hear directly from professors in anthrozoology, psychology, design and digital media, and study abroad about what makes º£½ÇÉçÇø’s approach to teaching unique. Whether you already know your major or you’re still exploring, this is your chance to discover how our hands-on, student-centered approach helps students with learning differences thrive in college.

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]]> Why º£½ÇÉçÇø Wednesdays: The 5 Pillars of Student Success /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-the-5-pillars-of-student-success/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:02:44 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10934 What does it really take to thrive in college? At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we’ve identified five core pillars that form the foundation of academic and holistic success.

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]]> What does it really take to thrive in college? At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we’ve identified five core pillars that form the foundation of academic and holistic success. In this recorded session, hear from º£½ÇÉçÇø leadership how these interconnected areas shape the student experience and how we provide individualized support to help students grow in each. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s whole-student approach.

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]]> High School vs. College: 10 Things Families Need to Know /events-resources/comparing-high-school-to-college/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=297 This session provides insights on the major shifts from high school to college while providing a tool families can use to anticipate challenges and simplify the college choice and evaluation process.

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]]> The transition from high school to college is huge – it goes beyond more challenging academics into a completely new environment, social expectations, independence in life skills, self-driven accommodations, and more. It can be difficult for families to evaluate the demands this will put on a student’s existing social and executive functioning skills, and mental health.

In this recorded session, Ashley Milito, associate dean of virtual college readiness and matriculating programs, provides insights on the major shifts from high school to college while providing a tool families can use to anticipate challenges and simplify the college choice and evaluation process.

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]]> Why º£½ÇÉçÇø Wednesdays: Academic Support /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-academic-support/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10292 At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences—and that starts in the classroom.

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]]> At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences—and that starts in the classroom. In this session (recorded in May 2025), meet our team of academic support specialists who work one-on-one with students to build skills and confidence in math, reading, writing, and executive functioning. Whether you’re a student who’s struggled with school or just needs a different kind of support, you’ll learn how we can help you succeed.

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]]> Choosing A Major /events-resources/choosingmajor/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=315 Figuring out what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and how those relate to the job market, is a formidable challenge!

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]]> Choosing a major is as simple as deciding on what you like and don’t like, right? Unfortunately, the old adage of making a career out of doing something you love is outdated in these fast-paced, complex times – when the information age has revolutionized career paths and options.

For students with learning disabilities, figuring out what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and how those relate to the job market, is a formidable challenge. So what should future or current college students consider when choosing a major?

This learning series session take apart popular majors like Game Design and compare that to another popular major, Hospitality, to get a better idea of what you need to keep in mind when choosing a major.

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]]> The Role of Higher Education in Career Development /events-resources/college-in-career-development/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=308 The statistics can be hard to follow – is college worth the ROI?

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]]> You may have heard statistics about how college graduates go on to earn more lifetime income when compared with non-graduates, but what about the stories of the grad school grad who goes on to become a barista? Or the grim statistics about individuals with learning disabilities struggling to be gainfully employed?

In this Learning Series session (recorded in November 2022), you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how pursuing higher education, along with support services, benefits graduates with learning disabilities and helps them access gainful employment.

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