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Students pose in a photo booth, holding signs that say "First-gen student," "I make a difference" and "I heart GTCC."

Extracurricular Involvement Barriers to Bust

In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement.

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Campus Engagement Tip: Providing Participation Incentives

Colleges and universities can utilize strategies that reward student participation in campus events and activities, while also promoting life and career skills.

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Funding Student Success: Expanding Transfer From California to HBCUs

A recent bill in California provides $5,000 in grant funding for any community college student who attends a historically Black college or university but plans to return to the state. The initiative is one way the state looks to support Black students’ success.

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Acknowledging the Silent Stigma of Student Parents

College students with children can feel out of place on their campuses. How can institutional leaders promote belonging and success among these learners?

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Campus Engagement Tip: Creating Forums for Civil Dialogue

Colleges and universities are exploring curricular and co-curricular settings to encourage critical thinking, free speech and respectful disagreement among students.

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Study: How Students See Parental Communication in the First-Year Experience

New research from Washington State University evaluates how parents and first-year students communicate, as well as students’ perception of interactions and what that could mean for student success interventions.

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Program Innovation: A Canvas Course for Orientation

An online course houses resources and orientation details for incoming students at the University of North Texas, providing them with access to information and materials on demand.

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First-Year Outdoor Programs Bond New Students, Promote Success

An age-old tradition in higher education is engaging incoming students in outdoor activities. Research points to the value of these interventions to promote academic success and personal development skills.