Higher education structures are typically heavily siloed. While colleges and universities offer a plethora of resources to help students succeed, navigating the system can be complicated. The larger or more populous the campus, the more challenging it is to utilize all the resources and services available. The library, computer lab, writing center, tutoring center, advising […]

When envisioning the ideal student experience within higher education, what comes to mind? What’s missing from the current education environment that would contribute to the ideal? Higher education institutions have taken great strides to boost academic resilience, make college more accessible and affordable, and help students achieve success in school and into their careers. Schools […]

The transition to college is a big—and often stressful—leap for first-year students. How they respond to stress and change is directly related to academic performance, social connectedness, and future success. That’s why colleges and universities are invested in promoting academic resilience to help students overcome adversity and thrive in their learning environment. Building Resilience Resilience […]

Transfer students face the daunting process of applying to college not once but twice. Making sure credits transfer, reapplying for financial aid, and meeting application deadlines is complex and students don’t always know where to find the help they need along the way. Many students plan to transfer from the start of their higher education […]

Higher education is a complex journey for many students, especially for those working to pay for school, raising a family, or entering college as a first-generation student. Every student faces unique challenges, but one thing they all need is support. Whether academic, physical, emotional, or financial, support is perhaps one of the most important prerequisites […]

We live in a culture marked by instant gratification. But it should come as no surprise, because we’ve been pursuing it for hundreds of years. From the Industrial Revolution to the Machine Age to modern digitization and every advancement in between, the goal has been easier, faster, and more accessible solutions. We’ve just mastered the […]

Today, most entry-level jobs require a postsecondary degree and previous relevant work experience. The labor market is a competitive environment where even the most hardworking, low-income/working students are at a disadvantage before the job search even begins. On the other hand, high income students who can afford not to work have more time and resources […]

As college and university students transitioned to remote learning in early 2020, leadership was forced to make quick decisions to accommodate and support students virtually. The shift toward digitization wasn’t easy, and many students have found themselves lacking the resources needed to thrive in a remote environment. Some have experienced a drop in the quality […]