The College Experience

As the inaugural vice president of student access and success at the Utah institution, Oyler is responsible for kick-starting institutional goals to break down silos in service offerings and expand opportunities for holistic support for learners.

Two higher education practitioners share their experiences promoting student success in extracurricular activity support and what it taught them about their role.

The Xenia program at the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut will provide one-on-one support and advising for students who may need an extra boost in being college ready, particularly with being organized and making connections.

The dean of students from the King’s University College in Ontario sets up regular drop-in meetings for students to talk, ask questions and connect with him.

Newly serving as the inaugural vice president of student engagement, Waugh has spent five years as the dean of students at St. Ambrose, engaging learners and connecting them to the institutional mission. One key goal is determining how to link classroom learning with outside experiences.

Learn what boosts and limits student participation in campus extracurriculars and events in this preview of findings from the newest Student Voice survey. Hint: timing and location of events matter, as do advertising and promotion.

The Hispanic Federation partners with Hispanic-serving institutions in New York, Florida, North Carolina, Connecticut and Illinois to empower students with culturally competent resources and guidance.  

Institutions can promote services, events and campus traditions to new and returning students by making a list of activities to complete before graduation.