As a VP of Student Success, improving the student experience, to encourage persistence and maximize course completion, sits at the top of the priority list.
The key driving forces to enhance student learning, student engagement, and graduation rates are creating a supportive environment, building community, and promoting academic achievement. At the heart of all these, is Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
But the student population is evolving, a new majority of learners is emerging and traditional strategies need to shift to meet changing demands.
The Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice recently found that 64% of students work whilst going to school, 37% are over 25 and 34% are the first person in their family to attend college.
As a result of this shift, more students need academic support than ever before. Whether in relation to overcoming innate barriers to learning, lacking time to devote to studies or missing the skills to study effectively.
So the question for student success is - how can you continue creating inclusive learning environments for all?
Achieving campus wide inclusivity
At Glean, we understand your commitment to fostering a supportive campus. A campus where every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive.
By prioritizing student engagement, due to its direct impact on course completion, investment in emerging technologies often lies at the heart of new efforts to proactively identify and support at-risk students.
However, shifting student demographics and the rise of challenges faced by the new majority learners mean new strategies for maximizing student success need to evolve.
Their needs often require alternative support and different resources to help them navigate the complexities of higher education. Likewise, financial constraints can be a major factor in student attrition, especially when combined with the negative impact on mental health and wellbeing.
Actively seeking ways to measure and support student mental health is vital in overcoming the inextricable links to academic performance and persistence.
Student success departments are increasingly focusing on student wellbeing with studies suggesting that increased confidence can lead to a 50% increase in grades and a 20% increase in retention.
Overcoming obstacles to success
But despite the complexities, creating a supportive environment where students feel safe, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential is at the core of the student success mission.
We recognize the challenges you face.
Approximately 15-20% of the population is neurodiverse making balancing limited resources with the growing needs of a diverse student population a constant struggle. The pressure to improve course completion and demonstrate the effectiveness of your initiatives is ever-present.
We understand the complexities of navigating student dynamics, addressing issues of diversity and inclusion, and fostering effective communication across your institution.
And we want to assure you that we're here to help you overcome these challenges. We share your passion for student success, understand that education must remain an active learning process, and are committed to providing solutions that empower you to achieve your goals.
How Glean helps students to succeed
By empowering students to take control of their learning, Glean can play a pivotal role in enhancing student engagement, improving grades, and, ultimately, reducing dropout rates.
Here are 5 key ways in which Glean can support your efforts and help you achieve your student success goals:
- Personalized learning for every student: Glean enables students to tailor their learning experience to their unique needs and preferences. Using an ever evolving array of capabilities, Glean empowers students to actively engage with course content and develop effective study habits.
- Inclusivity: Glean fosters an inclusive learning environment by providing accessible features such as closed captioning, transcripts, and variable playback speed. These features ensure that all students, regardless of their learning styles or abilities, have equal access to educational content.
- Enhanced student engagement: Glean's interactive features, such as Quiz Me, help to boost student engagement and participation. By providing opportunities for active learning and collaboration, Glean encourages class attendance and fosters a more dynamic and stimulating learning experience.
- Improved grades & retention: 84% of students using Glean reported that the technology helped them achieve better grades whilst 85% said that they felt more confident and 81% less stressed. Students who actively engage with course content and utilize effective study strategies are more likely to succeed academically and persist through to graduation.
- Data-driven decision making: Glean provides valuable insights into student learning behaviors and performance. By analyzing this data, you can identify areas where students may be struggling and implement targeted interventions to support their success.
Knowing how to balance the dual role of advocate and administrator is challenging.
Glean is a powerful tool that can help VPs of Student Success, just like yourself, to achieve their goals of improving the student experience and fostering positive outcomes.
By promoting personalized learning, accessibility, student engagement, and data-driven decision making, Glean can play a key role in creating a more inclusive and successful learning environment for all students.
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