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.


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.

Students Who Feel Understood by Their Institution Report Higher Levels of Satisfaction

A recent survey from Qualtrics found that students who feel their institution understands what's important to them are significantly more satisfied with their college experiences.

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Equity-Minded Communications Boost Effectiveness of Early Alerts

A new white paper from EAB, "Missed Connections: Recommendations to Improve the Success of Early Alerts Through Equity Based Communications," explores ways advisers can better communicate with students and improve their engagement with the intervention process.

Enrollment Hub Removes Barriers to Access at Northland Pioneer College

Northland Pioneer College in Arizona has launched a new constituent relationship management platform as part of a strategic goal to grow enrollment, particularly for under-represented students.

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Oregon State U Project Seeks Pandemic Reflections from Students and Faculty

A new project out of Oregon State University is calling for submissions from college students, faculty and staff about how they've coped with the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What Is Learning Loss in the Wake of the Pandemic?

CT talks with Ellen Wagner to learn about approaches to defining, measuring, and mitigating learning loss.

UT Austin Streamlines Financial Aid Process for Students

The University of Texas at Austin is making it easier for students to apply for and receive financial aid. The institution moved from a homegrown financial aid to Oracle’s Student Financial Planning solution, part of the Oracle Student Cloud, in order to automate financial aid activities and provide a better experience for students and administrators, according to a news announcement.

Fayetteville State University’s Wall of Success

Video Wall Showcases Student Success at Fayetteville State University

North Carolina's Fayetteville State University recently unveiled a video wall in its Rudolph Jones Student Center that highlights successful student internships and post-graduate employment.

UNCF Building Shared Online Education Platform for HBCUs, with Focus on Culture and Community

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has announced plans to build a new online learning platform for historically Black colleges and universities, dubbed HBCUv.

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Survey: How the Pandemic Impacted Student Enrollment Choices

More than 40% of college students in a recent survey said their decision to attend their current institution was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.