The College Experience

To support former service members in their transition to higher education, colleges and universities invest in facilities, promoting student success.

The SignVote program at Gallaudet University seeks to equip Deaf college students and other community members with voting education and support.

While they are highly motivated, disciplined and capable, veterans are often unlike traditional undergraduates in many ways, and supporting this population requires a holistic approach, writes Meg M. O’Grady of National University.

This fall, the University of Miami introduced a new virtual reality tool into a first-year course. The initiative is targeted toward retention and engagement of students, as well as improving their feelings of belonging.

A workshop discussion at Student Success US considered the challenges that hinder retention and completion of students beyond their first year.

Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond finds that two-year colleges often lack sufficient funds to provide wraparound student supports.

First-generation students are less likely to participate in on-campus activities compared to their continuing-generation peers. Intentional programming and support work can help close this gap.

To promote sustainability in student supports, Stanford donors have endowed four directorships of community centers, creating additional funding for student services and co-curriculars.