Champions play an important role in a student’s journey, but support looks different for every student. Each month, we share reminders and practices to help Champions support their students in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and student centered support. This month, Nancy, our Champion Success Coordinator, shared guidance on budgeting and how to approach conversations about money with students. Learning how to manage expenses is an important part of helping students mak

Today we are sharing some words from faculty member Jourjina Alkhouri, a Biology professor at Merced College. In today’s clip, she discusses her introduction to her first semester integrating the platform into her courses. She noticed a major shift in students being more engaged with each other in the classroom and highlighted the comfort they had with sharing updates, achievements, and the small victories that can add up to big success over time. These are some of the key co

Nominating your Champions for your Circle can seem like a daunting task, however, keep in mind - you’re in the driver seat! As your journey takes shape and may change course, so can your Circle! As close to our discussion, Leticia shed some light on some reservations that students may experience when nominating their Champions and building their Circle. Your Circle should not just support you, but uplift and celebrate your victories with you. Every connection no matter from w