Featured Practice: Peer Mentoring

Peer mentoring is a popular tool utilized by postsecondary institutions to support at-promise students (see definition below) as they navigate the transition to college.

Peer mentoring pairs student mentors with similarly aged mentees during their transition to college for the purpose of information sharing, academic/career path strategizing, social support, and assistance navigating postsecondary learning environments.

Policy & Practice Briefs

We have developed a number of briefs focused on issues related to the success of at-promise students in higher education. In each brief, we provide key takeaways based on the evidence from our study, make recommendations for practice, and offer questions to guide efforts on other campuses.

Engaging At-Promise Students for Success through Innovative Practices: Proactive Advising and Shared Academic Courses.

Re-envisioning Campuses to Holistically Support Students: Creating an Ecology of Validation for Student Success.

Advancing Major and Career Success for At-Promise Student Success.

Designing Comprehensive College Transition Programs to Support Students’ Long-Term Success.

Creating a Context for At-Promise Students to Thrive: Relating Psychosocial and Academic Outcomes.

Proactive Advising Practice Guide: How Advisors can Support at-Promise Student Success with Proactive Advising Strategies