Strategies 360: October 2024
New Research Toolkit - Youth Formerly in Foster Care
Supporting youth formerly in foster care (YFFC) in higher education is essential to helping them succeed.?Institutions can make a meaningful impact by implementing targeted strategies, such as designating campus liaisons, establishing accessible support programs, and offering housing and meal assistance. Our new research toolkit provides practical strategies to help your institution address the unique challenges YFFC students face and empower them to thrive.
Creating a Campus Customer Service Culture at Alabama State University
How can a structured approach to customer service transform student experiences on campus? What steps can universities take to embed accountability and excellence in every student interaction? Find out in our latest guest blog, where ASU shares insights from its G.O.L.D. Standard initiative, developed in partnership with Trellis Strategies.
Want to see how Alabama State University brings the G.O.L.D. Standard to life on campus? Hear from campus leaders as they share practical steps and real-world outcomes of implementing this transformative approach.
360 Discussion Series Wrap-Up: Modern Learners – Navigating Multiple Personas and Commitments
This month, we concluded the third season of our 360 Discussion Series, Modern Learners: Navigating Multiple Personas and Commitments. Through four virtual discussions, we explored the factors shaping the postsecondary experiences of modern learners and the challenges impacting their pursuit and completion of credentials. Thank you to all our expert panelists and for making this season a success—be on the lookout for Season 4 in Spring 2025.
College affordability remains a widespread concern, fueling perceptions that a postsecondary education may not hold the value it once did. As states work toward credential attainment goals, examining the costs tied to pursuing a credential and the impact on retention is essential.
Our 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey findings show that 42 percent of students facing basic needs insecurities simultaneously experience major depressive disorder (compared to 20 percent of students without food- or housing-related challenges). The impact of basic needs and mental health on student success is significant.
Balancing academics around a work schedule creates competing priorities, forcing modern learners to choose regularly between needs and goals. Promoting pathways to earn a credential while working is vital for meeting workforce needs.
Modern learners often prioritize personal commitments over credential pursuits, while working toward increased economic mobility. The impact of time scarcity on their credential attainment is undeniable.
Upcoming Event: Parenting Student Support
Join us on November 13 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST for a critical discussion on parenting students in higher education. Our research reveals that over one in five students is also a parent, yet support for these students varies significantly across institutions. This webinar features insights from leading researchers who will examine the current state of support for parenting students nationwide and explore ways to better serve this vital student population.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on fostering inclusive support for student parents!
We extend our appreciation to the institutions participating in the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey, which launched earlier this month, and look forward to sharing insights next spring. To learn more about how your institution can participate in future surveys, email us at SFWSRequest@trellisstrategies.org.