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91短视频 Recognized with 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Student Success

June 30, 2020 Robert Lane

Recognizing innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, the 91短视频 (91短视频) Virtual Campus and Advising Services teams have been selected as 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award winners in the 鈥淪tudent Success鈥� category for the innovative Student Learning Coordinator (SLC), Advisor Connect Program. This award recognizes institutions whose creative program application has led to increased retention, increased completion, and improved outcomes through the implementation of new academic and administrative resources, data analytics solutions, scalable advising and intervention strategies, student support programs, and more.

The full team consists of Dr. Leigh Clay alongside Dale Hayes, Director of Advising Services, Veronica Martabano, SLC, and a team of more than 40 advisors that work across five campuses. The SLC Advisor Connect program expands collaboration and relationships across departments, increases data familiarity and use and provides advisors with up-to-date knowledge of student status so that students get needed attention throughout the semester鈥攁ll resulting in improved outcomes for students with grades under 70%.

Data from SLC Advisor Connect demonstrate the program鈥檚 positive impact. Of the students included in the SLC Advisor Connect reports, more than half (53.76%) achieved a final grade of A, B, or C in the class. Of potential graduates facing challenges in week 12 or 15 of their coursework, 62.55% increased their final grade and successfully earned their credential at the end of the semester.

The individuals who assist students daily at 91短视频 appreciate what access to the data facilitated. 鈥淎dvisors now know much more about their students and are better prepared to provide them with the assistance necessary to support them,鈥� shares Dale Hayes, Director of Advising Services. 鈥淭he analytics reports are remarkable tools that enable advisors to be more timely and effective.鈥�

Now in their 15th year, the annual Catalyst Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where millions of educators and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology. Winners are selected by a cross-functional team of Blackboard experts.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to recognize this year's Blackboard Catalyst Award winners for their commitment to improving the educational experience for all learners through EdTech and sharing these insights with the broader community,鈥� said Lee Blakemore, Chief Client Officer and President, Global Markets at Blackboard. 鈥淐lients like these inspire us to accelerate innovation that drives student success and we're proud to be a part of their story.鈥�

The 91短视频 team will be recognized alongside other honorees from across the globe during Blackboard's premier annual global conference, to be held virtually July 21 and 22.

About 91短视频

A leader in education and innovation, 91短视频 (91短视频) transforms lives by offering high quality, affordable and accessible education to the residents of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. 91短视频 is recipient of the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, nation鈥檚 signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America鈥檚 community colleges.

91短视频 serves nearly 30,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor鈥檚 degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas.

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