Student Success

Here you'll find articles on the use of technology to improve student outcomes and ways higher education institutions are working to support student success.


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Virtual TA Boosts Student Success at Georgia State University

In a recent study at Georgia State University, students who received timely messages about their coursework from a virtual teaching assistant demonstrated significant improvement in their academic success.

U Kentucky Rolls Out 5 Mental Health Apps for Students

The University of Kentucky is boosting its support resources for students with the rollout of five new apps designed to improve mental health and well-being.

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Survey: More Community College Students Want Access to Online Courses

A growing number of community college students want online courses going forward, according to a new report from Bay View Analytics.

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Survey: Mental Health Challenges Impact Coursework

A recent survey of college students across the United States found that mental health remains a struggle for many. The vast majority of respondents — 95% — agreed that mental health has an impact on the quality of their coursework.

New Policy, Equity and Practice Network Aims to Boost Student Success at the State Level

National nonprofit Complete College America has partnered with three states — Arkansas, Montana and Oklahoma — to form a network of institutions focused on equity and student success.

UNCF Scales Up Student Success Coaching for HBCUs

United Negro College Fund has announced a four-year initiative to help students at historically Black colleges and universities access and complete college.

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New CT Leadership Summit: Building a Digital Transformation Strategy

In this free, one-day event, education and IT leaders will offer ideas and best practices based on expertise and research in the field, to help inform your digital transformation strategy.

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New U Arizona Student Success District Brings Together Services and Support

The University of Arizona has created a new Student Success District that consolidates a variety of resources for students, including library services, learning support, tutoring, advising, mentoring, career services and health programs, in one central location.

Ellucian, Burning Glass Institute Partner on Student Outcomes Data Analysis Project

Ed tech company Ellucian is collaborating with the Burning Glass Institute, a nonprofit specializing in labor market analysis, to uncover new insights on what makes students successful.

Lumen Learning Initiative to Focus on Equity-Centered Courseware

Open education company Lumen Learning has announced a new initiative aimed at creating and implementing equitable course materials that will boost student success.