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Student Success Champion: Q&A With Duane Williams, Texas A&M University–San Antonio
As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey. He shares how process efficiencies positively impact student success, data efforts leading to better retention and the joy he feels in supporting students as they chase their dreams.
Teaching Tip: Creating Effective Video Lectures
More students are completing classes online. Faculty members can improve teaching and learning for online education by designing engaging, accessible video content.
Survey: Supporting Students Postelection, in 4 Charts
In a new Student Voice flash poll, very few students—even very few Trump voters—say their institution is doing too much to support them postelection.
Survey: Students Value Instructional Clarity, Active Learning
A recent report from the Association of College and University Educators and the Lumina Foundation found students evaluated their courses based on four primary factors.
New on the Job: Q&A With Melissa Young, Columbus State University
As the inaugural assistant vice president for student success, Young is charged with implementing campuswide changes to improve the student experience and, in turn, impact retention rates.
Academic Success Tip: Hiring Embedded Writing Tutors
Colby College trains students to work as writing fellows who support faculty members in writing-intensive courses.
Academic Success Tip: Assign Exam Wrappers
Faculty members can make exams more meaningful and encourage better study habits for students by assigning post-test reflections.
Report: Creating a Road Map to Dual-Enrollment Offerings
Research from the Los Angeles Regional Consortium and the Career Ladders Project highlights best practices in establishing dual-enrollment pathways for high school students.