Student Success

A professor at the University of Dayton taught students how to be more effective notetakers by creating visually interesting notebooks to take notes in, requiring more memory and attention.

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about how one university looks to support student thriving and engagement through intentional development of faculty and staff members to serve as mentors.

Experts share insights on how to engage and partner with faculty in reimagining gateway courses for college students.

In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement.

This past spring, Moorpark College in California piloted an initiative that alerts students of their eligibility for academic renewal. Students who utilized renewal were more likely to take more challenging courses and more credits compared to their peers who weren’t made aware of the option.

As colleges and universities prepare for the 2024 presidential election, mental health experts recommend providing spaces for student to connect and set boundaries in their news consumption.

An initiative at Indiana University Northwest finds encouraging faculty to engage with research-backed pedagogical interventions has reduced equity gaps among student groups and boosted overall retention.

Dual enrollment can help support college attendance and completion, but current practices aren’t equitable for all learners. Interviews with Black, Hispanic and low-income students highlight additional needs among dual-enrollment participants.