Student Success

Student Voice survey data indicates that students trust professors most and the president and other senior leaders least. What makes students trust certain campus groups more than others and how can trust be built?

A five-year-old program at California State University, Fullerton, provides personalized support and mentorship to first-generation students, as well as priority placement for microinternships.

A recent analysis finds placing students directly into college-level courses, rather than a more precise placement system, is key to learners’ success.

A webinar shared insights from students 25 and up about what would support their academic and career goals. Staff and faculty training and aligning academic programs with labor market needs are two efforts that could help.

An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.

Mental health challenges can push students to withdraw from college, often never to return. For those who do re-enroll, colleges and universities can pave a path for their success.

Parenting students face greater levels of homelessness compared to their peers without dependents, which can impede their completion.

Incoming students to Indiana University Bloomington’s College of Arts and Sciences will engage in guaranteed research and experiential learning activities, as well as career development work, to ensure their success after graduation.