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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.

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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.

Two students smile during Columbus State University in Georgia's commencement ceremony

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.

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Academic Success Tip: Hiring Embedded Writing Tutors

Colby College trains students to work as writing fellows who support faculty members in writing-intensive courses.

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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.

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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.

Pepperdine professor Alison Stewart teaches a class of Spanish students

Academic Success Tip: Cross-Campus Collaboration and Language Exchange

Pepperdine students and facilities staff practice speaking Spanish and English together, building relationships and facilitating learning across departments.

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Data-Based Decisions Tip: Targeted Outreach Improves Student Tutoring Participation

Pennsylvania State University uses instructor flags to promote student awareness of supplemental instruction and tutoring support, which has increased attendance and engagement in the past year.