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Engagement Scholarship Involves and Impacts Students
Penn State’s Student Engagement Network offers faculty and staff members opportunities to explore student engagement research and potential with the Engagement Academy.
When a Conversation With the President Fosters Human Connection
President Troy D. Paino offers perspective on why it’s important to make time for conversation with individual students, and six actions for fostering connections more deeply.
Student Success Champion: Melanie Hulbert Connects Students, Establishes a Sense of Belonging
Melanie Hulbert, vice provost for student success and dean of the Honors College at the University of Alaska at Anchorage works to create an equitable and supportive student experience for all types of learners.
Student Representation in Adviser Hiring Processes
Two undergraduate fellows for the Advising Success Network established best practices and recommendations for institutions in equitable hiring practices for academic advisers.
How Students Feel About Grading
Student Voice survey data reveal five key differences in the ways students think about grades—as well as room for improvement in how professors assign grades and even design courses.
Program Launch: Procurement Internship Prepares Students for Workforce
An internship pilot for government contracting is providing on-the-job training for Youngstown State University students while supporting local businesses.
Program Launch: Success Center for First-Gen, Limited-Income Students
At Washington University in St. Louis, the Taylor Family Center for Student Success will unite formerly separate resource programs and provide students with peer mentors, financial support and education, and other guidance.
Wellness Tip: Build a Campus Cry Map
When students need an emotional outlet, a campus cry map can show preferred private spaces to let the tears flow—or create a touch point for staff to step in and help.