student success

In OPtimizing EDucation, by Mia Murphy July 27, 2023

Every few years, I like to draw attention to the shocking difference between what the federal government thinks a student is, and what the State of Michigan knows about students. It’s time for one of those posts again. The state’s Center for Education Performance and Information…

In Diversity & Inclusion, by Will Emerson May 26, 2020

During the current COVID-19 crisis, with in-person counseling and disability services temporarily suspended, most college staff members, including disability specialists, are working remotely. As a result, a number of Michigan’s public universities, including Eastern Michigan…

In Student Success, by Will Emerson May 6, 2020

In Student Success, by Will Emerson April 14, 2020

Now that universities across the state have moved to remote learning in response to COVID-19, among the many challenges being addressed by these institutions is managing the new admissions landscape for the entering class of 2020. Visiting universities is normally an exciting…

In Student Success, by Will Emerson April 2, 2020

With all of Michigan’s colleges and universities now utilizing some form of remote learning during the COVID-19 crisis, it has become essential for these institutions to explore innovative ways of serving students, while also providing continuity within their academic programs.…

In Financial Aid, by MASU Guest March 26, 2019

[Note: This week’s guest post is brought to you by Amy Finley, Ph.D., Dean of Students, and Tyler Guenette, Assistant Director for Success Programs, University of Michigan-Dearborn] As a Carnegie Engaged Campus, creating pathways for the state’s most economically disadvantaged…

In Student Success, by Will Emerson March 23, 2018

The 2017-2018 academic year has been marked by forward progress on student success at the state universities of Michigan; efforts spearheaded by the institutions in partnership with the Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU). Since receiving a student success…

In Student Success, by Will Emerson February 23, 2018

Student Success Coaching programs have grown in popularity in recent years and are represented at nearly all Michigan public universities. This is in part because they are a collaborative effort between universities and their students designed to nurture holistic student…