Student Success

Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.

A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

Long-standing programs provide interpersonal and professional relationships for female students of color, helping them navigate barriers on campus and beyond.

A new experiential learning initiative at Georgia State promotes research skills, critical thinking and innovation for students majoring in business.

A new scholarship initiative at Howard University and Prairie View A&M provides guaranteed job placement for participants.

College students want their professors to have formal policies on mental health days. Here are some examples of syllabus language faculty members can use.

To help scale traditional faculty/student models of undergraduate research engagement, institutional leaders can consider research peer mentoring, group-based programs and community-engaged research, write Brett H. Say and Caitlin Pingree.

For students looking for meaning in their lives, colleges and universities can encourage purposeful living. Here are six ideas for raising up faith and spiritual aspects of student wellness.