Student Success

The University of Colorado at Boulder established a cross-departmental leadership team to facilitate analysis and revision of student success programs to close equity gaps and improve outcomes.

Enrollment in computer science programs continues to grow, but Native American and Indigenous students are less likely than their peers to graduate with a degree in tech. A new report highlights barriers to completion and opportunities for investment.

To encourage participation in student activities, campus leaders should recognize the different types of interest levels among learners and what incentivizes them.

Staff at Ithaca College created schedules for all incoming first-year students, hoping to make the process easier for students from all backgrounds and ease the transition to higher education.

Kutztown University in Pennsylvania will receive $2.2 million over five years from the Department of Education to promote engagement and retention for underrepresented minority and low-income students.

The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill offers free rides for students seeking counseling and therapy care through a Lyft partnership, increasing access to care.

Colorado College reimagined its first-year experience courses to teach students about the basics of a liberal arts education, the differences between disciplines, and writing for creating and communicating. 

Surveys show students want more variation and active learning in the classroom. One popular strategy for instructors—which has grown simpler as digital course offerings have become more accessible—is the flipped classroom.