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New on the Job: Q&A With Ashlie Prioleau, American University
The new assistant vice president of retention, thriving and student success at American University shares insights into her role and the value of student flourishing.
Research: Understanding the First-Gen Experience
A qualitative study from a Virginia Tech researcher identifies five themes in the lived experiences of first-generation students in a scholarship program and five recommendations to better support them.
Academic Success Tip: Use Engagement Strategies Students Enjoy in Class
An author discusses student-submitted activities faculty members have employed in class to promote active learning and participation.
Data-Based Decision: Eliminating Developmental Math
To remove barriers to degree progress for students, Saint Xavier University removed developmental math courses and now places academically underprepared students in college-level courses with supplemental instruction.
How Students Define Their Success and What That Means for Administrators
Students use grades and knowledge gained to evaluate their success more than degree completion. How does that stack up against administrators’ definitions and how can colleges meet students where they are?
Career Prep Tip: Organize a Career Trek
A career exploration trip can help students identify their career goals and connect them with a professional network, setting them up for postgraduate success.
Student Wellness Tip: Promote Psychological Resilience
Students in crisis are less likely to perform well in their academics, but teaching self-regulation practices can help a student soothe their mind and take on challenges during the day.
24-7 Library Spaces Drive Commuter Student Success
Campus libraries with a designated room open all the time benefit students who travel to campus and any campus community member needing a late-night study space.