Content Type: Daily Briefing
How a public health expert responded to COVID-19 on campus
“Our people are afraid, whether it’s our board members, faculty, staff, students, or members of our community. But I am hopeful and confident that information can help us overcome fear,” says Dr. Melinda Treadwell, president of Keene State College.
How one university restores students’ sense of self-efficacy when they stumble
Students with a low GPA at this university had a graduation rate below 10%. Here’s how student success leaders implemented a summer program to not only improve students’ academic standing, but also reframe their academic stumble as a learning opportunity.
How 2 administrators support each other’s success
These two higher ed administrators work at very different institutions and lead different lives. That hasn’t stopped them from finding ways to support each other.
How students at one university honor faculty (in 200 words or less)
To celebrate the role of faculty in student success, California State University Fullerton recognizes professors and advisors for the impact they’ve had on students’ pivotal moments.
How one college reduced summer melt by 8.6 percentage points in one year
Students can’t successfully navigate pivotal moments if they don’t know how to recognize them. Here’s how one community college restructured orientation to improve communication surrounding pivotal moments—ultimately reducing summer melt.
100% of their students are low-income. Here’s how they support them during COVID-19.
Anticipating campus closures due to COVID-19, the Latin American Youth Center Career Academy, a tuition free charter school that serves older youth in D.C., set up zones to distribute food, soap, diapers, and other toiletries to their students.
How one university overcame two natural disasters
In times of uncertainty, you need to lead with your heart as well as your head, says Dr. David Hall, the president of the University of the Virgin Islands.
3 ways to improve your online learning program
Online learners ‘feel lonely, and they feel that the instructors don’t care about their academic progress,’ says one online learning researcher.
3 habits adaptable leaders use to lead through uncertainty
Periods of ambiguity can be stressful for your employees. Here’s how to reassure your team and keep moving forward.
5 things students need to succeed in an online program
The flexibility of online courses can seem attractive to students, but they may not be aware of just how different online learning can be from a classroom setting.
