Student Success

Staff at the University of Texas at San Antonio share effective strategies that support retention for student veterans and active-duty students as well as future areas of focus.

A recent report from the Association of College and University Educators and the Lumina Foundation found students evaluated their courses based on four primary factors.

As the inaugural assistant vice president for student success, Young is charged with implementing campuswide changes to improve the student experience and, in turn, impact retention rates.

Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes.

Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.

To reduce equity gaps, nonprofit groups are investing in resources that help learners at historically Black institutions plan for after graduation and earn digital credentials.

College mental health experts and advocates share seven strategies for encouraging students to be open in seeking help and supporting others with emotional issues.

ElevateU at the University of Montana helps embed career competencies into all required courses for students, guaranteeing professional growth and skill building for every learner.