In this episode CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. Aidé Acosta, Chief College Officer of Noble Schools in Chicago, to discuss how best to support students to and through higher education in the current political moment.
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez shares an audio essay based upon his recent presentation, Building Belonging. Carlos reflects on the importance of belonging in the CTB model by sharing audio clips of stakeholders across the CTB Network. Topics include high-touch staffing, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and student-led extracurriculars. Enjoy!
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with two members of the Founder's College (the new CTB model college at Butler University in Indianapolis): Associate Director of Admissions Donneisha Baker and Associate Director of Financial Aid Morgan McCombs. They discuss Founder's admissions process that is already underway, common admissions and financial aid challenges for first generation students, the supports that Founder's College provides its prospective students, and much more. Enjoy t...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Ashley Mowreader (https://x.com/amowreader), Student Success Reporter for Inside Higher Ed & host of Voices of Student Success podcast, to discuss the landscape of mental health on college campuses. They discuss Ashley's recent blog post covering the results of Inside Higher Ed's Student Voice survey, especially related to mental health. Ashley shares her perspective on the main drivers of mental health issues on campus, the way that posts...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Eric Hoover, senior writer at the Chronicle of Higher Education. The conversation focused on Eric's recent work on the challenges facing students experiencing homelessness while they navigate the federal financial aid system. They how federal policy related to homeless students has evolved over time, how last year's botched FAFSA roll-out impacted this subpopulation of students specifically, and what solutions exist to these challenges moving ...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down (in person during a campus visit at Dougherty Family College) with DFC's Carla Gonzalez (Literacy Specialist) and Heather Isernhagen (Math Specialist). They discussed DFC's unique approach to academic supports, the value of meeting scholars where they are, and the importance of balancing both rigor and support in the classroom. We learned a lot from this conversation, and we know you will, too! Learn more about DFC here: https://dfc.stthomas.edu/...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Miriam Porras and Madeline Joy Trimble of Ithaka S+R, a non-profit that provides strategic advice and support services to help institutions improve their performance and further their missions. Carlos, Miriam, and Madeline discuss a recent report on using data to support student retention and success. They discuss some of the key findings from the report, the importance of ethical data collection, the importance of institutional collaboration,...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sits down with journalist Joshua Bay of The 74 to discuss his recent article, 'I Needed Help: Students Spill the Truth About College Experiences.' Joshua and Carlos discuss the postsecondary pathways of three students that Joshua profiled in the piece, the ways these students interacted with a variety of higher education institutions, the importance of community and belonging, and the necessity of meeting students where they are. We learned a lot from this ...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. Cindy Trejo, a Project Director within the University of Arizona's College of Education. The conversation focuses on a recent report authored by Dr. Trejo, "Reframing College: Mexican American Students, Higher Education, and Family Restorative Justice." Carlos and Dr. Trejo discuss Trejo's research on a pre-college program for Mexican American students, the importance of affirming students potential, cultural responsiveness, and family eng...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sits down with the inaugural dean of Founder's College of Butler University, Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty. They discuss how Dr. Gentle-Genitty's prior experiences have prepared her for this new role, her aspirations for Founder's College, and the importance of intentionality to student success. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Gentle-Genitty to the CTB community. Enjoy!
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Caitlin Power and Sonianne Lozada from the Partnership for College Completion (PCC) to discuss PCC's recent report "What We Need to Succeed," which aims to amplify student perspectives on topics such as advising, wrap-around supports and more. Carlos, Caitlin, and Sonianne discuss barriers preventing students from success on campus, the importance of representation in faculty and staff, and many other important topics. Enjoy! You can read the ...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. DeAnna Katey, the Director of Undergraduate Student Programs at the Virginia Tech University College of Engineering. They discuss Dr. Katey's research on first generation student experiences within living-learning communities, including key takeaways on the importance of affordability, community, and mentorship, as well as advice for first gen students, higher ed leaders, and policymakers. We learned a lot from this conversation and we thi...
This episode is a recording of CTB's latest virtual panel, "A Smart Investment: Affordability & Value in Higher Ed," held on Zoom on February 28, 2024. The conversation was hosted by CTB's President & CEO, Steve Katsouros, SJ, and featured special guests: -Paul Tough (NYT Bestselling Author) -Susan Burns (President, University of Mt. St. Vincent) -James Danko (President, Butler University) The conversation began by focusing on Paul's recent journalism on changing perceptions of the value...
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sits down with Dr. Kelly Hallberg and Dr. Shantá Robinson of UChicago's Inclusive Economy Lab. They discuss the Inclusive Economy Lab's recent report (co-authored by Dr. Hallberg, Dr. Robinson and other collaborators), "Developing a Best Fit Framework for Postsecondary Success," including the paper's methodological approach, key findings, and its implications for various stakeholders. We learned a lot from this conversation, and we know you will too! Read t...
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome with Dougherty Family College professor Dr. Noah Gagner. With host Asya Meadows, Professor Gagner discusses what imposter syndrome is, how it affects students of color in postsecondary settings, and what higher ed institutions can do to better understand and address its effects. We learned a lot from this conversation, and we think you will too!
In this episode, we engage in an in-depth discussion about food insecurity among college students and the way it impacts their success with Professor Maureen McCoy from Arizona State University and Mariaton Tate,Assistant Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College. We hear these two leaders’ insights and advice on the scale of food insecurity on college campuses and various ways to mitigate this issue. CTB knows the importance of providing wrap-around support for students and addressing food ins...
In this episode, CTB's President and CEO Steve Katsouros, SJ, sits down with representatives from the Dream.US, a scholarship program dedicated to supporting undocumented students in higher ed. Steve talks with Dream.US co-founder Don Graham, president Candy Marshall, and past scholarship recipient and Arrupe College alum Mario Bermejo about the history of the Dream.US, its current priorities, and the challenges facing undocumented students today. We learned a lot from Don, Candy, and Mario, and...
In today’s episode, we are joined by Brandon Sparkman, Assistant Director of Admission at Arrupe College. Brandon filled us in on the challenge of summer melt and how it affects students in the post-pandemic world. He also shared best practices about how to mitigate summer melt using various tools and services. We learned a lot from Brandon, and we know you will too!
Listen in to a conversation with three members of Butler University's design team that participated in last year's design grant program, facilitated by CTB. Stephanie Hinshaw (Executive Director, Butler Transformation Lab), Makeda Lands (Associate Director of Admissions, DEI), and Callie Wright (Lead Project Manager, Butler Transformation Lab) share their reflections and learnings from last year's design grant programming, as well as some advice for this year's cohort. Enjoy!
In this episode, CTB Communications Manager Asya Meadows sits down with Cristina Alvarez-Ramos, the Coordinator for Arrupe Continuum Initiatives at Loyola University Chicago. They discuss the unique nature of Cristina's role at LUC, common challenges for transfer students at Loyola and other four-year institutions, and the importance of building community on campus. We learned a lot from Cristina, and we think you will, too!
Listen in to an audio recording of CTB’s latest panel discussion "A Cure for Health Disparities: The Importance of Diversity in the Medical Field." The panel began a research presentation by Dr. Kirsten Wilbur on the need for workforce diversity in the health professions. Next, CTB Communications Manager Carlos Martinez facilitated a panel discussion on the importance of representation in the medical field, the role of higher education as a diverse talent pipeline, and which policies can move th...
Listen in to the second part of a two-part series about the importance of empowerment for women-identified folks within higher education. In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Ramos, an alumna of Arrupe College and a current doctoral student at the University of Illinois-Chicago. We discuss Stephanie's path to studying community psychology, the importance of Latina role models to younger women, and why giving back is such a powerful motivator. Talking with Stephanie left us feeling optimistic ...
In celebration of Women's History Month, listen in to the first part of a two-part series about the importance of empowerment for women-identified folks within higher education. In this episode, we talk with Zughey Flores, an alumna of Arrupe College and a current graduate student at Northwestern University. We discuss Zughey's unique pathway to pursuing graduate education, how Arrupe contributed to her journey, the importance of representation to women's empowerment, and much more. We had a lot...
Listen in to our conversation about supporting academic achievement in the college classroom with DFC faculty member, Professor Sarah McCann. We discuss Sarah's unique pathway to becoming a faculty member at DFC, the importance of evidence-based instructional practices, common misconceptions about academic rigor, and the importance of enthusiasm as a teaching tool. We left our conversation with Professor McCann feeling inspired, and we hope you do, too!
Listen in to our conversation about belonging in the classroom and on campus with DFC faculty member, Professor Amir Mohamed. We discuss how his personal background led him to higher education, the importance of belonging to academic success, and the importance of other institutions nurturing students' sense of belonging after they leave DFC. We learned a lot from the conversation, and we hope you do, too!
In this episode, we talked to Arrupe College Class of 2020 Alum and founder of the Black Student Union, Egypt Watson, and Arrupe College Clinical Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Lavar Pope, who was the BSU's first faculty sponsor. Together, they discuss the origin story of the first Black Student Union at Arrupe College and the importance of belonging to college success.
Listen in to CTB's latest panel discussion on the landscape of mental health at two-year colleges in the United States. The panel will begin with a research presentation by Dr. Sarah Ketchen Lipson on the landscape of mental health at community colleges in the United States, based on findings from the Healthy Minds Study. Then, panelists from Arrupe College will join Dr. Lipson to discuss the importance of supporting students' mental health on community college campuses and Arrupe's unique insti...
Listen in to a session at CTB's latest virtual retreat on wrap-around supports: a conversation with best-selling author Paul Tough. Paul is the author, most recently, of The Inequality Machine: How College Divides Us (previously The Years That Matter Most ), published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. His three previous books include the best-selling How Children Succeed , Helping Children Succeed , and Whatever It Takes. Paul joined CTB's President and CEO Steve Katsouros, SJ for a wide ranging dis...
Listen in to a conversation between Steve Katsouros SJ, President/CEO of Come to Believe, and Eric Immel, SJ, Vocations Promoter for the Midwest Jesuits and former Associate Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College. Steve and Eric discuss Fr. Immel's earliest memories of Arrupe College, the role of Cura Personalis at Arrupe, the importance of orientations and retreats to Arrupe's success, and much more!
An excerpt from an interview with Don Graham of the Dream.US, part of our ongoing Design Grant program. The Design Grant provides colleges and universities with an inside look at the CTB model as they consider replication on their campuses.
