Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

According to Boren, to attract the younger generation to teach, the pathways should be designed so that students are not wasting credits, money or time. Teaching should be exposed to students earlier on, preferably in high school where they're allowed to start taking courses early,” says Boren. They want to be able to advance.”

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Knack

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Peer tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable tool for academic success, but its benefits extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most significant yet often overlooked impacts of peer tutoring is its ability to foster a profound sense of belonging among students.

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Knack

APRIL 28, 2025

For students who engaged in tutoring during their college years, either as tutors or tutees, the moment of graduation holds particular significance. As we celebrate the Class of 2025, its worth taking a closer look at the lasting impact tutoring experiences have on student development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

And how do they inform the ways I navigate campus culture and focus on student success? I came to America as an International student and became a legal immigrant. We endeavor to develop practices and protocols that reaffirm our Latinx students sense of belonging, and we aspire to go beyond the Black/white racial dichotomy.

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Knack

APRIL 3, 2025

When it comes to preparing students for the workforce, colleges and universities have long emphasized internships, undergraduate research, and leadership positions. But one powerful and often underestimated experience that deserves more attention is peer tutoring.

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Knack

JANUARY 10, 2025

Redefining Student Support in Business Schools Colleges of business play a critical role in preparing students for careers in todays workforce. However, these institutions often face persistent challenges in helping students navigate demanding coursework while also developing the practical skills needed for long-term success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Over half of Asian students and nearly 40% of white students earn a college degree within eight years of high school graduation, while less than 20% of low-income, Black, or Latinx students reach the same milestone. For adult learners, who make up a significant portion of the student population, the challenges are distinct.

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Good Tutors Finder

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Tutor Can Help a Student With Dyslexia: Empowering Success Through Specialized Support Dyslexia affects millions of students worldwide, influencing how they process language and making tasks such as reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. Fortunately, personalized tutoring offers an effective means of support.

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Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When my daughter struggled with IB Maths and French last year, I started exploring tutoring options. The big question was: should we choose online tutoring or at-home tutoring ? Both have their strengths and with Good Tutors Finder Switzerland , you don’t have to pick one or the other—we offer both. Here’s why: 1.

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Knack

JUNE 17, 2025

On a recent visit to Northeastern University , I witnessed something that is often talked about but rarely achieved: a student support model that is not just implemented, but fully embraced across the institution. At Northeastern, peer tutoring is not simply available. And it is embedded in the student experience.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We’re excited to announce Knack’s new partnership with Union County, New Jersey, to offer free tutoring to middle school students (grades 5-8), with support from dedicated tutors from local colleges and universities.

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Knack

JULY 1, 2025

Since 2021, the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Knack to offer scalable, peer-led academic support to its undergraduate students. Today, UNH students have logged over 19,000 tutoring hours through Knack, demonstrating not just demand, but sustained engagement across courses and student demographics.

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Knack

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Business school can be challenging, and not every student comes in with the same level of preparation. Thats why Temple Universitys Fox School of Business has made it a priority to ensure all students have access to the support they need to succeed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Knack

JANUARY 24, 2025

As colleges and universities strive to enhance student success, one key strategy is increasing access to academic support services. However, even the most effective resources can go underutilized if they aren't convenient or accessible for students.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 10, 2025

In this episode of Next Practices , we’re joined by Kevin McMindes , Assistant Director of Analytics at GTC, to explore how a focused, data-informed approach helped the college significantly boost student persistence rates—turning insight into action, and action into measurable impact. to 58% , a stunning 25 percentage point gain.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 3, 2025

SUMMARY : Adaptable analytics empowers higher education leaders with real-time, actionable insights that evolve with changing circumstances, enabling smarter decisions, more effective planning, and stronger team collaboration to proactively support student success.

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Knack

MARCH 12, 2025

Students who feel supported, seen, and valued are more likely to persist and succeed. Thats why relationship-driven tutoring is so powerful. When peer tutors go beyond transactional help to build meaningful academic relationships, the impact extends far beyond the classroom.

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

Today’s most influential leaders recognize that student success goes beyond traditional measures like retention and graduation rates. A study of Civitas Learning partner institutions reinforces this wisdom, revealing that 39% of students experience a change in their likelihood to persist within a single term.

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Knack

JANUARY 29, 2025

The idea of the "9-to-5 student" doesnt fit the reality of college life anymore. Students face packed schedules filled with classes, jobs, extracurriculars, and family responsibilities. To keep up, campuses are rethinking how they support students, and peer tutoring has become a game-changer.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, for many underrepresented college students, navigating academic life can feel akin to scaling an invisible mountain. Why is help-seeking among underrepresented students important? student life coordinator at Saybrook University and Travis W. In a Gen Ztressed webinar hosted by TimelyCare, experts Brianna Yahaya, M.S

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Knack

JULY 9, 2025

At Missouri S&T, the heartbeat of the Student Success Center is Chyna Howell. As Senior Program Manager and Knack Program Administrator (KPA), Chyna plays a vital role in ensuring that every student has access to meaningful, flexible academic support. Her vision? Her commitment?

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Higher education is continually evolving, and 2024 has presented new opportunities for institutions to better address students’ changing needs. Traditional metrics, such as retention and graduation rates, don’t fully capture whether students succeed during college. In 2024, five key Student Impact Strategies emerged: 1.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resources like practice tests, test prep books, and tutoring services can help you excel. There are countless resources available to help students discover colleges and universities that align with their goals. Each students college priorities will be different. Start your scholarship search as soon as possible!

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Knack

JULY 23, 2025

At the University of New Hampshire (UNH), student success isn’t left to chance. During a recent webinar co-hosted by Knack and EAB, Dawna Perez from UNH shared how they’ve built a unified student support ecosystem by combining peer tutoring through Knack with early alerts and case management via Navigate360.

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Knack

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While strides have been made to increase access and inclusion, persistent gaps in achievement and retention continue to disproportionately affect students from underserved backgrounds. Addressing these disparities requires more than good intentionsit demands actionable strategies that prioritize equitable support for all students.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Middle school is a unique and formative period in students' lives—a time when they begin imagining life beyond the classroom walls. For students in grades 5-8, knowing they are valued, supported, and encouraged in their academic journey can have a lasting impact.

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Knack

APRIL 25, 2025

Tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable form of academic supportbut its full impact often goes unmeasured. When campuses start collecting and analyzing data about their tutoring programs, they gain more than just statistics.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the Need for Financial Aid By offering opportunities for financial aid throughout the admissions process , private schools open doors for deserving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Mentorship Programs: Pair students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and role models.

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Knack

MAY 28, 2025

The Knack Partner Awards celebrate campuses that go above and beyond to expand access, scale impact, and empower students through peer tutoring. In this multi-part series, weve been highlighting institutions that are reimagining academic support in powerful ways.

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Knack

JUNE 27, 2025

Rethinking Support in the Age of AI Students today are navigating a very different learning landscape than their professors did. Between mounting academic demands, work schedules, and a sea of digital tools, support systems need to meet students where they are and where they’re going.

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Knack

JULY 17, 2025

Nursing education has never been more rigorous, or more necessary. As the healthcare system faces staffing shortages and evolving clinical demands, the next generation of nurses must be equipped with more than clinical knowledge. They need soft skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, empathy, and leadership.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Higher education thrives on connection—between students and faculty, among peers, and within the broader campus community. As institutions seek innovative ways to elevate student success, one of the most promising strategies is leveraging peer interaction as a cornerstone of academic support.

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Knack

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Peer tutoring has long been a staple of academic support in higher education, but could it rise to the level of a high-impact practice (HIP)? Together, we explored the potential of peer tutoring to transform student engagement and success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As Black educators, we are constantly mindful of the quality of lived experiences in the academy, mainly predominantly white Institutions (PWIs) for minoritized students. The paper cites a 2021 study that found that graduation rates for Black students at HBCUs are 32% compared to 44% for Black students at other institutions.

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Knack

MARCH 11, 2025

For many students, academic support isnt just about mastering course contentits also about feeling supported, understood, and capable of tackling challenges on their own.

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