This brief, intended for a higher education practitioner audience, identifies key qualities and characteristics of effective career support for at-promise college students. Drawing on the experiences of at-promise students, the brief highlights approaches that can strengthen students’ confidence in navigating their major and career journeys in college, including relationship-centered, tailored, accessible, and experiential support.
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The limits of conventional career services: Rethinking support for today’s students.
Asset-oriented approaches to supporting low-income college student career development.
“Thriving can be whatever matters to you”: At-promise student perspectives on thriving in higher education.
Unpacking Academic Preparation Gaps and Performance Concerns for Students
This student vignette illustrates how students may struggle because of academic preparation gaps prior to attending college, highlighting the importance of acknowledging these gaps and providing proactive interventions.
Supporting a Student Struggling with Food Choices in the Dining Hall
This student vignette highlights a student looking for support in navigating dining options that would not put her health at risk.
Supporting a Student Experiencing the Loss of a Program or Department in Their Major
This student vignette highlights how university policy changes and budget cuts may impact student decisions regarding major or career choice.
Student Facing Unexpected Pregnancy
This student vignette provides insight into how an unexpected pregnancy may alter the way a student is able to navigate through their undergraduate or graduate career.
Student Seeking Career Advice — Earning a Living Wage in an Underpaid Profession
This vignette highlights the struggle that students may face in finding a career that balances what they love to do with a livable wage.
Student Looking to Switch Majors and Maintain Financial Aid Package
This vignette highlights the questions that may arise for students concerned about losing financial aid, as they attempt to choose or change their major.