https://er.educause.edu/channels/student-successThe RSS feed for blogs and articles contributed to the Student Success channel in EDUCAUSE Reviewen{E760F435-21D3-4DE1-97EE-7A2B843B3761}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/2/harnessing-data-taming-digital-sprawl-and-enabling-experiential-learning-for-student-successBy integrating work experiences into learning, transitioning from treating data as "exhaust" to "oxygen," and taming digital sprawl, higher education institutions can become better connected and more collaborative to drive student success.{51521953-E8ED-4F05-AE8A-6D0B90FB2F3F}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2025/12/the-paradox-of-ai-assistance-better-results-worse-thinkingA student reflects on how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping learning and cognitive development, urging colleges and universities to guide students toward responsible uses of AI to preserve critical thinking skills.{FF8A5D88-A3C5-4297-95D5-2EC9F7C5C11D}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2025/5/empowering-student-success-through-ai-driven-collaborationStudent success is a shared institutional commitment. Increasingly diverse student populations, mounting mental health concerns, and the exponential growth of digital information call for a reimagined approach to academic support—one that is proactive, personalized, and collaborative.{F1007766-EDC9-490D-B2AB-31F91A6F4AF5}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2025/5/libraries-at-risk-brewster-kahle-on-ownership-access-and-controlCyberattacks, licensing limitations, and platform dependence are reshaping how libraries function. Brewster Kahle provides some context around these challenges, and a path toward sustainable access through local control.{9BD2C1C8-4FEE-4341-A511-3E67A81081BE}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2023/smooth-sailing-for-the-student-experienceA student-centered approach in higher education can be promoted through the cultivation of adaptable learning environments that grant students the freedom to decide when, where, and how they learn, along with the choice of their preferred technology tools. This strategy not only simplifies the student journey but also elevates student achievement.{1269F95F-4F44-4CEF-AFA4-9BCAFBFEE5A1}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2024/meeting-students-where-they-areThe pandemic accelerated an evolution in preferences among students, faculty, and staff for the ways in which they engage with the institution and each other. Novel technologies and models for interaction create opportunities for colleges and universities to develop individualized approaches to meeting students’ needs for expansive, engaging educational experiences.{E4E3BBBC-62FB-40D8-88F9-F0B30673A542}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/7/framework-for-student-success-analytics-rubric-launches-at-uc-irvineOfficials at UC Irvine and Unicon used the EDUCAUSE Student Success Analytics Rubric to evaluate the UCI Compass initiative, generating valuable insights that can assist other institutions as they assess their own student success initiatives.{71218C8E-D681-4F52-BE4F-188F64486EB2}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2024/5/improving-international-students-digital-experience-4-recommendations-from-jiscUnderstanding the challenges of international students underscores the importance of creating inclusive and accessible digital environments for all students. A study from Jisc offers insights and recommendations for integrating support strategies into institutional technology initiatives.{F6766E8A-527F-4DB2-933F-9B24DAF49167}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/3/harnessing-the-power-of-technology-to-train-student-employeesIn the rapidly evolving world of higher education and training, colleges and universities have a unique opportunity to leverage technology for the benefit of their student employees.{C79CE5C9-DA20-42E9-BEC1-EF3183ACBAB0}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-community-conversations/helping-community-colleges-achieve-the-dream-of-student-successJohn O'Brien talks with Karen Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, about using to data to improve student success in community colleges. They also discuss the role of technology in transforming student outcomes, address resource limitations, and explore the potential for collaboration.{B0E6EDD0-2D17-43EA-B881-D2456B106D2B}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/2/a-new-data-mindset-creating-equitable-student-outcomes-and-vibrant-communitiesTransforming community colleges to transform their communities by accelerating more equitable student outcomes requires institutional leaders to adopt a new data mindset that is fully focused on building better access to college, creating momentum for timely completion, and ensuring equitable mobility for graduates along career paths paying a family-sustaining wage.{7CD5D917-E074-466E-92D5-0C104F594729}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2024/1/mind-the-gap-strategies-for-unifying-the-student-digital-experienceSix strategies can help develop intentional, effective structures to improve students’ digital experiences.{F3338D9F-7722-44A4-9F3C-F0F8EE231423}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/student-perspectives-on-using-aiIn this episode, we hear from three students who use AI to help them with their coursework. They also share their thoughts about how AI may serve their careers once they graduate.{91C2FBD8-2F54-4246-838F-655F6AE71599}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2023/10/corporate-conversations-gartner-on-using-data-and-analytics-together-for-student-successGartner Group Vice President Steve Wenc talks about ways campuses can harness data for student success.{E09D579E-97EB-4F37-A29E-6C1D689A3305}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2023/9/students-perspectives-on-using-aiStudents are using artificial intelligence and other tools to assist them in their academic careers. Three students share their viewpoints on the tools they use and how using these tools helps them in their coursework and prepares them for the professional world.{B042D26E-5585-4090-BE85-72F0ABB90232}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/8/a-rubric-accompanying-the-student-success-analytics-frameworkPractitioners across campus can use a newly developed rubric to help create and sustain student success initiatives.{1DC22696-B26A-456D-B3BE-55EA0BA86986}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/7/reducing-the-gateway-barrier-course-redesign-at-unc-charlotteGateway math and statistics courses tend to have high dropout and failure rates. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is responding with adaptive design.{739591DF-C526-41B6-8863-B9F9C72C4AD3}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/6/9-ways-to-help-students-use-technology-to-get-the-most-out-of-collegeHow can higher education technology leaders and their teams help students not only succeed but thrive?{08EFC4CE-B4CD-4168-A947-E2D2A50415DF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/2/hybrid-learning-and-space-reimagination-optimizing-access-and-equity-to-promote-student-successLearning spaces and technology infrastructure have become increasingly important to the student experience. Higher education leaders have an obligation to reimagine hybrid learning in ways that can achieve accessible and equitable education for student success.{175CA152-AA9B-40C4-9162-A651D32A0D66}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/2/a-student-centered-approach-to-faculty-training-using-the-lms-to-foster-students-time-managementUsing learning management systems strategically and consistently across courses can help students and faculty save time and energy.{879C56D8-9361-4FE8-97F1-B565BC736D14}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/1/pipeline-to-educause-connecting-underrepresented-students-to-careers-in-higher-education-itAttending the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference provided two students in the UTS Bold Careers Program at UTSA the opportunity to give a presentation and to network with technology professionals.{A47C1621-5CDC-4FA7-B397-6D9AB34805B7}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/1/online-faculty-and-student-mentoring-building-community-and-leveraging-resourcesOnline mentoring is an innovative and cost-efficient way to be more responsive and potentially better serve all students and faculty engaged in teaching and learning in any modality—whether online, hybrid, or in-person. {76BC7296-5A41-4632-9372-5B08888C9362}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2022/11/corporate-conversations-googles-steven-butschi-on-student-successGoogle Cloud's Director of Education, Steven Butschi, talks about ways in which Google supports the mission of student success.{19FAE062-25B4-43FC-B989-2C628FB7A626}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2022/11/corporate-conversations-microsofts-hether-danforth-on-supporting-student-successMicrosoft's General Manager for U.S. Education, Hether Danforth, talks about their approach to student success.{E85F9C7E-3F4C-4A0A-BC56-CEF53CA80B48}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2022/10/corporate-conversations-cisco-on-supporting-student-successWhen Cisco thinks about student success, they think about driving a digital inclusive future for all.{B97DA05B-DFA2-46FE-85BF-89C7E8EA945D}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2022/8/a-framework-for-student-success-analyticsThis framework introduces four central components of a student success analytics initiative.{630DC009-F276-4443-B454-91CDBE4234B3}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2022/7/the-digital-learning-design-framework-and-toolkit-transforming-course-designTeesside University and Jisc UK have developed a Digital Learning Design Framework and Toolkit to help course leaders and facilitators design more effective courses and programs of study.{D8543D60-6C97-474C-BD8F-EFD9C644F59A}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2022/2/no-cheat-code-exploring-the-intersection-of-empathy-and-technologyWhen technology is implemented thoughtfully and empathetically, the impact can be profound. {17B501C6-0F04-42B6-9C53-D6B6C5EC2EBE}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-community-conversations/shannon-dunn-on-student-engagementJohn O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Shannon Dunn, Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting, about the work that the University of Florida has done to provide students resources for engagement. Originally recorded on April 2, 2021. {43048ED0-D11D-437F-BDFC-31DD3915A0C0}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/8/why-data-matters-for-student-success-in-a-post-pandemic-worldData analytics provides a path for examining the institutional barriers that lead to students leaving or stopping their higher education journey—and sheds light on what institutional supports are effective in moving student success practices forward.{1E13D317-699C-482F-837A-C9E8E41B269D}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/7/show-students-their-data-using-dashboards-to-support-self-regulated-learningProviding students with visualizations of learning data offers actionable information to support learning.{75DB0106-A345-4D1C-9053-D24BA8E0490A}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2021/7/faculty-and-social-networksdanah boyd talks about the difficulties of creating and maintaining social networks on campus.{E9ED4E21-2207-4401-B58C-AF5DFDB047E9}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/5/engaging-undergraduate-students-for-success-a-digital-solution-for-robust-academic-planningWith cross-campus support, the University of Central Florida created a culture of interprofessional collaboration and campus-wide engagement in order to implement a unique student-facing tool that has proven to be a timely and viable digital solution for robust academic planning during challenging times.{AF785C4B-056E-443C-9C50-220342E7B5CA}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2021/4/community-conversations-paula-philpott-on-agility-in-serving-studentsJohn O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Paula Philpott, Head of Learning Academy, South Eastern Regional College, about the ways her institution stays agile in offering student support.{BE7BA8E3-35E3-41DD-BDD0-6B4D6D2B1ACF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/4/supporting-digital-service-learning-through-campus-collaborationExpanded online and remote learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic allows campuses to support and collaborate on digital service-learning projects, creating opportunities to expand service-learning and, in doing so, play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning of students, faculty, and staff for years to come. {420CCD9A-EBE0-46F7-AD91-16257AB48253}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/4/a-mental-health-app-how-a-health-promoting-university-improved-access-for-students-and-employeesAt their students' request, a cross-campus team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham fast-tracked the development of a campus-specific mental health app that would be a "one-stop shop" for students and employees who were trying to find resources to take care of their mental health as a result of the 2020 crises.{2F7AE612-E19B-47B7-A6D4-AE4126FA5E70}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/4/a-pandemic-silver-lining-helping-former-students-finish-degrees-onlineThe UMBC Finish Line near-completer reengagement program leveraged the university's expanded inventory of online classes and helped to recover students who left the university before completing their degrees.{58A053D2-E509-42F9-88B7-7264EC96E566}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2021/4/community-conversations-shannon-dunn-on-student-engagementJohn O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Shannon Dunn, Assistant Director, UFIT Center for Instructional Technology and Training, about the work that the University of Florida has done to provide students resources for engagement.{327F7ADD-E1F4-4EB1-839E-B6A015091672}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/student-voicesStudents speak about their academic experiences during the pandemic and how their institutions helped or hindered them along the way. {4AF6FB89-E985-41C9-BD40-8538CB8C7640}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/12/a-data-and-it-governance-journey-finding-truth-amid-the-quicksandDeveloping an effective, efficient data governance process can be a long, strenuous task, but the result is well worth the struggle it requires, particularly when a pandemic shows up.{5D61C25E-EB0C-4BAF-8522-5A2E4B277509}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2020/11/corporate-conversations-laura-ipsen-from-ellucianLaura Ipsen, President and CEO for Ellucian, an EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner, offers her perspective on the challenges facing higher ed IT today.{E7F168DD-3A4A-4DE1-9306-A0295CD0E6E0}https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/11/accessibility-hazards-on-the-road-to-collegeAlthough some colleges and universities have made great strides in accessibility, progress is uneven across higher education. Our survey of college students shows the gaps and points toward solutions that institutions can pursue to enable equitable opportunities for all students.{0CB804B4-96F8-4375-82B9-BC300BB101D4}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2020/11/the-educause-2021-top-it-issuesThe EDUCAUSE Top IT Issues list has been refactored for 2021 to help higher education shape the role that technology will play in the recovery from the pandemic.{999C4724-1B3D-4CD8-9BB7-9153295CAE79}https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/11/play-in-the-time-of-covid-19Incorporating play into course design can help students to feel more connected with their instructors and with each other, reduce stress, and prime students to engage in learning about emotionally heavy topics.{E7736392-C0DA-4C3F-856C-0F0EC6C955AB}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/11/top-it-issues-2021-emerging-from-the-pandemicThe EDUCAUSE 2021 Top IT Issues examine three potential scenarios for the role of technology in higher education after the pandemic: restore, evolve, or transform. {83D6356B-2FD1-4D16-96DE-EDF0978803B8}https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/10/3-reasons-to-go-online-with-new-student-orientationsMoving new student orientations to a fully online or blended format has made these programs more affordable, convenient, and accessible for students and their families, and more efficient and streamlined for college and university staff.{8BD00C94-E635-4F63-879F-B76CEFD2433D}https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/8/student-success-in-a-changing-worldGiven higher education's challenges, which are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an opportune time for colleges and universities to pursue student success initiatives that capitalize on academic, financial, and engagement data.{83E5EDA6-6CC6-4099-BA68-AE980AD120A3}https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/8/creating-emotional-engagement-in-online-learningHigher education educators play a pivotal role in supporting students' emotional engagement with online course content. {961B9B01-B761-4338-B4E7-51E61C34386E}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/8/from-a-roadblock-to-the-path-forward-improving-the-fafsa-processThe FAFSA process can form a roadblock to students’ ability to receive financial aid and, thus, to their enrollment and success in higher education. But there is a path forward.{A25F0487-22B0-4D3E-AA83-FD3B1F28D3F5}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/8/a-grand-strategy-for-grand-challenges--a-new-approach-through-digital-transformationToday’s Grand Challenges in higher education need to be met with a new approach: a Grand Strategy that utilizes the cultural, workforce, and technological shifts of digital transformation.