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Research: Equity Gaps in Academic Advising
A study of academic advising finds that historically marginalized groups are less likely to see improvements in time to graduation or GPA after meeting with an adviser compared with their white peers.
Listen: Encouraging Innovation in Credit for Prior Learning
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success discusses the challenges and opportunities in expanding credit for prior learning assessment at Utah Valley University.
New Assessment Tool Will Measure Higher Ed’s Impact on Student Flourishing
The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard will survey learners to gauge how colleges and universities influence their character growth, development and thriving.
ACCESS: A Framework for Student Success
Laura J. Jacobsen writes that ACCESS—an acronym for affinity, community, career, early alert, support and storytelling—offers a strategic way to organize student success efforts.
Test Analysis Worksheet Encourages Student Metacognition
A community college professor found that requiring students to complete a reflection exercise correlated with improved scores on the next exam.
Modifying Course Sequencing for Adult Learner Success
The University of Phoenix improved students’ passing rates by mandating an introductory course on health and well-being earlier in their college careers.
Instilling Sense of Belonging in Students’ Major Program
Stony Brook University sought to improve retention rates among humanities and social science students by creating paid first-year research experiences.
Advising Resources for Student Success
Five ways to boost academic adviser capacity and improve processes for students.