Reflections from the TSLC Scholars Team

One of the most significant challenges facing colleges and universities remains how to increase success among the more diverse populations of students transitioning into higher education.  First generation, low income, and racially minoritized students are entering college campuses at a higher rate than ever before.   Yet the completion rates of these three categories remain significantly behind traditional student populations.  The […]

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Pullias Center Research Spotlights Impact of Academic Validation on Comprehensive College Transition Programs

New research from The Pullias Center for Higher Education confirms that how comprehensive college transition program (CCTP) elements are implemented is more important than what elements are included within the support program.  The findings highlight the crucial role that academic validation plays within CCTPs. Postsecondary institutions often create CCTPs to provide academic and social support for underserved students as they […]

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