The College Experience

Administrators at George Mason created an initiative focused on kindness among students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each year, a cohort of 100-plus volunteer ambassadors model kindness and share resources.

A new initiative from Dartmouth College helps students engage in academic inquiry by having challenging conversations with their peers.

To make international education experiences more equitable and accessible, colleges and universities have implemented programs to reduce or remove costs related to study away.

To promote successful transfer between community colleges and four-year universities, institutional partnerships are addressing barriers and providing more streamlined methods.

As of this fall, student government or organization participants at Wichita State University can work toward a minor in student organization leadership, credentialing their learned experiences.

A staff member at Stockton University developed a transfer-only general studies course, creating a space for engagement and camaraderie between transfer students with proven outcomes on retention and graduation.

As vice president of development, enrollment and student success, Klotz oversees the student experience at the small Colorado-based university. She shares about supporting adult learners, transfers and online students.

Starting in January, Salt Lake Community College will waive tuition for all Native students enrolled at the institution, regardless of part- or full-time status.