Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role financial stability plays in student success and retention. Economic hardships can significantly hinder a student's academic journey, leading to an increase in dropout rates and a decrease in overall enrollment at your institution. In this webinar, university leaders will offer valuable insights on effective strategies for supporting students through financial difficulties, ultimately contributing to improved retention rates and enhanced student success. Our discussion will focus on the integral role of advising teams in identifying and guiding the diverse needs of students managing financial stress before or during their college experience. Join us as we explore practical approaches to creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students. You’ll learn: Presenters:
– Effective strategies for proactive outreach.
– Personalized advising techniques that offer students practical solutions and resources.
– How to empower students with digital tools for financial literacy and budgeting.
– The benefits of community-based coaching groups for unparalleled support.
– Christopher Canary, Director of Student Services, Mid-America Christian University
– Becky Burton, Associate Vice President of Academic Learning, Amarillo College
– Pamela Madden, Director of Retention, Amarillo College
– Melissa Williams, Manager, Affordability and Grants, and Interim Associate Dean of Science, Engineering, and Math, Linn-Benton Community College
Our predictive model results lead to proactive discussions with students about why they may struggle – or succeed – in their educational journey and help you develop a guided pathway for them to get back on track.
Seamless integrations with student information, learning management, financial, and survey systems remove the risk of duplicate data and errors, while also streamlining process management.
Our native mobile app guides students on their individualized journeys to success. Students can download the app instantly for an effective support system from day one.
"Watermark helps us keep the students we've worked so hard to recruit and see them across the finish line, which in turn improves the bottom line of the college."
"Everything was siloed in our college... no one really had access to everything. With Watermark, we were able to pull everything into one location, which gives faculty, staff, advisors, and leadership the same tool. They can see everything holistically."
"It is so nice to finally have one place to house all of this information, I can't tell you. It's like night and day. We love it."