Many students encounter barriers in higher education due to systemic barriers rather than personal inadequacies. Faculty and staff are urged to redesign courses and support systems to foster student readiness. Collaborative efforts between institutions and communities are essential for enabling student success and creating transformative educational environments that honor all learners' vocational journeys.| vocation matters
Joseph, a first-generation honors student, struggled in his first-year chemistry course, earning a C, which led to doubt about pursuing medicine. Many students face similar pressures regarding GPA and vocational goals. Institutions must proactively support students experiencing academic difficulties, emphasizing vocational exploration and mental well-being resources to alleviate distress and promote resilience.| vocation matters
Many colleges lack support programs for second-year students, leaving them feeling isolated and without direction. Institutions are encouraged to integrate vocational exploration into academic advising and provide tailored support. Initiatives such as high-impact practices, applied learning, cohort events, and mentoring opportunities can enhance social connections and address students' needs for purpose and career direction during their critical second year.| vocation matters
Exploration is the hallmark of higher education, and the Academic Advising Office wants to ensure all students are able to explore any major they are interested in, or not interested in, during their very first year on campus, with the affirmation that graduating on time is still possible. As part of a years-long revamping of […]| News at Southern