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Graduate Mentorship—Why It Matters and What Makes It Effective
A May report from the American Council on Education offers university leaders insight into the value of mentorship programs for underrepresented students in graduate education and recommendations for establishing their own.
13 Recommendations for Improving Black Student Success
Supporting a systemwide goal of boosting graduation rates, a work group identified over a dozen ways California State University can improve Black student success.
Career Prep Tip: Hire Students to Counsel and Coach Their Peers
Claremont Graduate University employs students to provide professional development support and help the career services office identify innovative ways to reach other students.
Basic Needs Support for Students During Academic Breaks
To accommodate students who face housing insecurity over academic breaks, Southern Illinois University implemented new policies and additional resources that address this and other basic needs.
All Aboard STEMSEAS for Career Exploration
NSF-funded grant program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to explore careers in STEM and gain hands-on experience in geosciences with a week at sea.
Embedding Mental Health Care for Students in Need
The University of Alaska at Fairbanks’s TRIO Student Support Services program brings counseling directly to students as part of its holistic advising mission.
Data Skills Are Just as Important as Soft Skills in Higher Education
Higher education needs to prepare students for a data-driven world, but so far it is falling short. Here’s how to get there, writes data science expert Nathan Kelber.
Program Launch: College for Adult Learners and Continuing Education
Mississippi State University opened a college focused on nontraditional students, establishing new policies and practices with adult learners’ perspectives at the forefront of degrees and programs.