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Lack of Awareness Causes Students to Fall Through the Cracks
New data suggest that institutions overestimate student awareness of key support services on their campuses. Solutions include more active and effective promotion of these resources.
Long Night Study Events: Less Procrastination, More Fun
Does your institution hold Long Night Against Procrastination events aimed at reducing library and finals anxiety and at building community? Here’s why many colleges do.
Teaching Inclusive Communication to First-Years
Husker Dialogues event creates intentional conversations around inclusivity and respectful speech for first-year students at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Measuring and Promoting Thriving in College
A long-running research project helps college and university professionals understand the five key components of student thriving—and how to set conditions for thriving on their campuses.
New on the Job: Jennifer Baszile, California State University
As the inaugural associate vice president for student success and inclusive excellence, Jennifer Baszile oversees the creation, implementation and measurement of student-focused initiatives and programs across 23 Cal State institutions.
Understanding Factors of Student Success for Foster Students
A report from the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty found, postenrollment, students with foster care experience benefited from campus programs targeted to this group.
New on the Job: Q&A With Thea Smekens at Ohio Wesleyan University
In her inaugural role as director of first-generation student success, Thea Smekens will oversee a new office for first-gen learners, promoting community and access for students.
Success Program Launch: Growing Peer Mentorship
Augusta University will increase its mentorship offerings for incoming students this fall with the help of several hundred undergraduate and graduate student mentors.