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Empowering Faculty to Engage in Basic Needs Support for Students
A new online curriculum from Believe in Students helps illustrate the challenges students face with basic needs insecurity and the role professors can play in addressing these concerns.
Beyond the First Year: Considering Sophomore Student Success
A workshop discussion at Student Success US considered the challenges that hinder retention and completion of students beyond their first year.
Academic Success Tip: Cross-Campus Collaboration and Language Exchange
Pepperdine students and facilities staff practice speaking Spanish and English together, building relationships and facilitating learning across departments.
Funding Student Success: Finding Resources for Community College Support Services
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond finds that two-year colleges often lack sufficient funds to provide wraparound student supports.
Campus Engagement Tip: Reaching First-Gen Students
First-generation students are less likely to participate in on-campus activities compared to their continuing-generation peers. Intentional programming and support work can help close this gap.
Professors Say Indiana U Has Stopped Enforcing Late-Night Protest Ban
The university implemented the curfew in August, after pro-Palestinian encampments. Protesters who’ve been purposefully violating it say IU has suddenly stopped, but a spokesperson says the policy hasn’t changed.
Colleges Deploy Meditation and Baked Potato Bars to Combat Election Stress
With about seven in 10 Americans reporting that the election is a significant source of stress, colleges are planning ahead to manage anxieties in the coming days.
Scaling Up: Providing Paid Research Opportunities for Students
A program at the University of Dayton provides undergraduate students interested in faculty-led research with a stipend to close equity gaps in participation. The initiative has grown over the past few years, requiring intentional communication and structure to support expansion.