Student Success Archives - 海角社区 /resource-category/student-success/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:59:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Beacon-favicon-32x32.jpg Student Success Archives - 海角社区 /resource-category/student-success/ 32 32 2026 Summer Programs Overview https://beaconcollege2.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/e?eid=a1IPI000008fjNx2AI&#new_tab Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:01:50 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10307 The post appeared first on 海角社区.

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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 海角社区!

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In this Virtual Open House (recording in December 2026), explore why transfer students choose 海角社区!

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 海角社区. 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 海角社区!

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Is My聽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鈥攊t鈥檚 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鈥檒l explore how to foster the habits that lead to success鈥攁nd how programs like 海角社区鈥檚 are built to meet students where they are.

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Why 海角社区 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 海角社区, we鈥檝e 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 海角社区, we鈥檝e identified five core pillars that form the foundation of academic and holistic success. In this recorded session, hear from 海角社区 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 海角社区’s whole-student approach.

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Why 海角社区 Wednesdays: Career Readiness /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-career-readiness/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:00:24 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10932 The post Why 海角社区 Wednesdays: Career Readiness appeared first on 海角社区.

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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 鈥 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鈥檚 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 Summer Is Especially Challenging For Students Who Learn Differently /events-resources/why-summer-1/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:50 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10305 Educators have long known that students often lose hard-earned academic skills over the summer months.

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Educators have long known that students often lose hard-earned academic skills over the summer months. Students who learn differently are at even greater risk for the dreaded 鈥渟ummer slide.鈥

Join us to discuss the changing learning environment students who learn differently face on their path to college readiness. We鈥檒l also explore why summer represents a critical turning point for them to get off their devices, connect in a meaningful way with peers outside the pressures of social media, and explore their interests.

In this recorded session, presenter Alex Morris-Wood shares his unique perspective on summer learning. He currently is head of Connecticut鈥檚 Franklin Academy and chair of the Disabilities & Neurodiversity Special Interest Group for the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC). Until last year, Alex served as 海角社区鈥檚 vice president for program development and global partnerships; he continues to serve as a program and neurodiversity advisor for 海角社区.

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Why 海角社区 Wednesdays: First Year & Transfer Student Experience /events-resources/wbw-first-year-experience/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:39 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10299 The transition to college鈥攚hether you鈥檙e coming straight from high school or transferring from somewhere else鈥攊s never easy.

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The transition to college鈥攚hether you鈥檙e coming straight from high school or transferring from somewhere else鈥攊s never easy. At 海角社区, we鈥檝e built intentional systems to help you feel prepared before you arrive and supported once you鈥檙e here. In this session, you鈥檒l hear from our team of experts about the academic, social, and residential supports designed to help new students thrive. Learn how 海角社区 helps you connect with resources, build community, and get off to a strong start from day one.

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Why 海角社区 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 海角社区, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences鈥攁nd that starts in the classroom.

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At 海角社区, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences鈥攁nd 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鈥檚 struggled with school or just needs a different kind of support, you鈥檒l learn how we can help you succeed.

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Improving Employability for Students Who Learn Differently /events-resources/improving-employability/ Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:30 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=514 What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college?

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What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college? In practice, students need to navigate more聽complex social environments, understand and meet expectations, employ strategies to enhance their executive functioning skills, social skills, and more聽to be a contender in the job market.

In this on-demand webinar, Alexander Morris-Wood reviews these critical skills for employability and how to develop them in college. Attendees also learn how to evaluate college career centers to ensure optimal employability聽after graduating with a two- or four-year degree.

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