Student Success

New Student Voice survey reveals more about what students mean when they say they want flexibility in the classroom. Experts say the data underscore the need for well-structured courses, transparent and accessible deadline policies, and options for meaningful participation.

Clinical simulations give students a hands-on, safe learning environment to engage in interactions with a trained actor. Syracuse University just added to its 60-plus simulations with a new financial ethics simulation.

Instructors at Macalester College use a collaborative thought activity to identify student wants and priorities in creating connection in their courses.

Indiana University Bloomington provost Rahul Shrivastav believes in a holistic approach to student success, in which the entire institution holds responsibility for developing learners.

Tallahassee Community College overhauled its advising model, adopting individualized academic plans that make registering for future semesters a one-click deal—and now students are now less likely to stop out.

Employers are increasingly considering candidates with just a bachelor’s degree for STEM fields. Villanova University hosted a biotechnology boot camp in February to expose students to and prepare them for a career in the field.

External digital tools play an important supplementary role to campus programming for money management skill building. When colleges encourage offerings such as these, financial literacy can be just a click away.

The Women’s Network connects thousands of students across 120 campus chapters in North America, encouraging professional development for nonmale students in a collaborative environment.