Since its founding in 1986, the National Resource Center has published resources exploring the learning, success, and development of college students in transition, including a peer-reviewed empirical journal, newsletters, scholarly practice books, research monographs, and guides.
“This book is mandatory reading for any college practitioner who wishes to advance the conversation around supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Kilgo offers a thorough review and gives insightful tools and perspective to create inclusive learning environments.” — Shane Mendez Windmeyer, Executive Director, Campus Pride
“Through a combination of storytelling, empirical research, questions for further reflection and campus dialogue, and concrete next steps to enact the principles, the authors have created a highly user-friendly book that can serve almost as a blueprint for student success programming.” — Laurie Schreiner, Chair and Professor, Department of Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University
Academic and career planning, deep engagement with learning experiences, and strengthening a sense of belonging are key issues for sophomore students. A new case study collection explores how 10 colleges and universities—two-year and four-year, public and private—address these challenges.
Academic advising, early alert, orientation, and first-year seminars are the most common student success initiatives in the first college year. This new report describes the structure and administration of these and other efforts to support learning and success on American college campuses.
A valuable resource for instructors, advisors, academic support personnel, and others who work directly with college students.
“Assembling the contributions of transfer researchers and practitioners from around the country, editors Mark Allen Poisel and Sonya Joseph have created a valuable resource for higher education professionals who wish to enhance their service to and advocacy of transfer students.” — Stephen J. Handel, Executive Director, The College Board