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Voices of Student Success: College and Career Pathways for Rural Learners
Life after graduation readiness programs help rural high school students see a path to their future goals through college.
Academic Success Tip: Learn Students’ Names
Students say having professors engaged in them personally helps them stay engaged in class, and learning students’ names can be the first step.
Study: Extroverted Students More Likely to Feel Sense of Belonging
New research finds first-year college students who are more open and sociable are more inclined to feel connected to their institution.
The Value of Peer Leadership in College
Upper-level students who mentor and guide their classmates can positively impact their success, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Career Prep Tip: Host an Industry-Specific Career Fair
Villanova University now offers engineering-specific recruitment opportunities, responding to industry trends and helping students develop deeper relationships with professionals before graduating.
A New College Lesson Plan for Improving Executive Functioning
Many students are coming to college with difficulties in basic tasks and life management skills, resulting in an inability to, for example, prioritize tasks effectively and get to class on time. Academic adviser Ana Homayoun offers four ways higher ed can support these students.
Success Program Launch: Student-Led Groups Create Shared-Interest Space on Campus
To help students connect with like-minded peers, the University of Alabama created Engagement Pods, which unite students regularly to do a shared hobby or activity.
Scaling Up: Shrinking the DFW Rate
Georgia State’s Accelerator Academy is inspiring 10 other institutions to help students pass key gateway courses they’ve previously failed or from which they’ve withdrawn. Initial success metrics suggest the solution is scalable, even beyond this group of universities.