Student Success

In 2022, Fort Lewis College launched its first housing assistance program to provide financial assistance and support for learners struggling with basic needs insecurity. The program has benefited from community and nonprofit support.

To reach learners with relevant information in a timely manner, colleges and universities can distribute a student success newsletter with tips, insights and important dates.

A new program created by West Virginia and Marshall Universities aims to support recent graduates in establishing remote work opportunities within the state.

To welcome incoming students and promote university resources, Saint Mary’s College in Indiana recruited first-generation learners to provide success tips in a five-part video series.

During the competitive season, many college athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. Davidson College staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.

As college students continue to struggle with generalized anxiety and depression, higher education practitioners can learn the signs of distress to better support student flourishing.

Many colleges welcome therapy dogs to campus to support students, especially during exam times, but measuring the impact is less common. A recent pilot study found therapy dogs can decrease student stress when they are present in the classroom throughout the term.

Student Voice results show that students with certain advantages are more likely to have held leadership positions on campus than peers. Here’s why that matters and what institutions can do to help boost students’ leadership creds.