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Student Success Champion: Q&A With Ruthie (Teri) Little-Berry, University of the District of Columbia
Little-Berry discusses her career in student success, the needs of today’s learners and her goals for her new role at UDC.
Report: Minority Students More Likely to Face Financial Insecurity
A Jobs for the Future analysis finds students from underrepresented groups face more financial challenges compared to their majority peers.
Scaling Up: Texas Expands Transfer Degree Pathway Options
To improve transfer in the state, higher education leaders in Texas are working on curricular pathway plans for eight degree programs, helping students earn a degree faster, with less debt.
Making Faculty Identities Visible, for Students’ Sake
A new study finds that students are missing out on opportunities to see key parts of themselves—concealable stigmatized identities, such as learning differences or mental health issues—represented in their science instructors. The work builds on research on the importance of role models.
Student Wellness Tip: Creating Space for Pets on Campus
To help ease homesickness, some colleges have adopted pet-friendly policies for students living on- and off-campus.
Communication on Growth Mindset Can Benefit Student Achievement
New research from Washington State University finds first-generation students perform better after receiving encouraging messages from their instructor on strategies for improvement.
Report: The Value of Study Abroad for Student Success
An April report from Terra Dotta finds college students who participate in a study-away program believe it benefits their personal and professional growth.
Advising on Classes, Life and Anything Else
The University of Central Florida streamlined student supports by merging the roles of academic adviser and student success coach roles into one.