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Student Success


The Silent Dropout Risk That's Hard to Spot: Food and Housing Insecurity
College should be a time of academic exploration and personal growth, but for many students, it’s also a time of survival. Food and...


The Secret Weapon of High-Impact Advising Programs: "Communities of Practice"
Advising can sometimes feel like a solitary job, especially in institutions where departments, campuses, or colleges silo academic...


The Culture Shift That Transforms Advising Offices from Good to Great
Academic advising evolves as student needs shift, technologies advance, and institutional goals change. Offices that thrive over time are...


Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Equitable Access to Advising Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the deep inequities in digital access across higher education. While some students moved seamlessly into...


Advising Undocumented Students with Compassion and Clarity
College students who are undocumented face a complex web of legal, financial, and institutional barriers that can make their academic...


Supporting Students Who See Beyond the Standard Major
Choosing a major has long been seen as a pivotal step in a student’s academic journey. Yet, in today’s dynamic job market, career paths...


Advising in the Age of Burnout: Strategies for Supporting Students
The pressures of college life are greater than ever. Between academic expectations, financial strain, personal responsibilities, and...


Curing Senioritis: How Academic Advisors Can Motivate Graduating Students
As graduation nears, many students experience a sudden lack of motivation known as senioritis. This phenomenon can lead to...


Residence Hall-Based Advising: Enhancing Support Through Community Integration
College can feel like a maze of course requirements, registration deadlines, and academic decisions—and for many students, figuring it...


Spring Cleaning for Academic Advisors: 12 Ways to Refresh and Refocus
Spring break isn’t just a time for students to recharge—it’s also a great opportunity for academic advisors to step back, reset, and get...


No Application, No Problem: What Direct Admissions Means for Academic Advisors
Emma, a high school senior from Georgia, wasn’t expecting much when she checked her mailbox one afternoon. But inside was a letter that...


The Future of Pell Grants Looks Uncertain—How Academic Advisors Can Prepare
The Federal Pell Grant is a cornerstone of financial aid in the United States, providing need-based grants to low-income undergraduate...
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