Student Success

By consolidating services, staff hope students will become more familiar with the resources available to them and more inclined to use them.

Two higher education practitioners share their experiences promoting student success in extracurricular activity support and what it taught them about their role.

The Xenia program at the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut will provide one-on-one support and advising for students who may need an extra boost in being college ready, particularly with being organized and making connections.

An established mentorship program at York College in Pennsylvania boosts grade point averages among students on academic probation—and students report better time management, focus and other positive behavior changes.

A Brenau University education professor added digital badges to an online course to motivate students to take responsibility for their learning and provide equitable grading standards.

Adelphi University’s College of Nursing and Public Health equips graduate students with resources, services and tools needed to succeed in a monthlong program at the beginning of their studies.

Starting this fall, Colorado community and technical colleges will cover student tuition, fees and course materials costs for seven professional certifications or degrees.

The dean of students from the King’s University College in Ontario sets up regular drop-in meetings for students to talk, ask questions and connect with him.