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How Public-Private Partnerships & Peer Support Are Shaping Florida's Nursing Future

Our recent virtual event, "Partnerships to Promote Student Success," focused on addressing Florida’s critical nursing shortage by exploring collaborative strategies aimed at improving student success, retention, and workforce preparation. Led by Rayna Letourneau, Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing, the webinar brought together a panel of experts who showcased successful academic and industry partnerships that are making a tangible impact in nursing education across the state.

How Fraternal Organizations Can Lead the Way in Supporting New College Students

Starting college is an exciting yet challenging time for many students. The transition from high...

KnackCon 2024: A Conference for Tutors, By Tutors—Shaping the Future of Peer Learning

On Sunday, September 29, peer tutors from colleges and universities across the country came...

Navigating Leadership Challenges in Academic Success Centers: Insights from the 2024 ICLCA Conference

As I reflect on the recent ICLCA conference in Salt Lake City, a session led by Adriana...

Developing Soft Skills Through Peer Tutoring: A Journey with Knack

I’ll never forget the first time I heard the term “soft skills.” It was during one of my group...

Leveraging Peer Learning to Bridge Equity Gaps: Insights from Jacksonville University, Herzing University, and ICUF

On Tuesday, September 17th, I had the honor of moderating a webinar with Traci Ray, Vice President...

Equitable Support in 2-Year Colleges: A Path to Success for All Students

Unlocking the potential of every student through equitable access to education resources.

Scaling Peer Tutoring in Colleges of Business to Boost Retention, Career Readiness, & Student Employment

Scaling academic support in colleges of business is a powerful strategy that not only enhances...

The Importance of Human Touch in Academic Support Services

Explore why the human touch remains irreplaceable in student support services, despite the rise of...

The Implications of Lonely Learning

Loneliness has emerged as a significant challenge in higher education. While college is often seen...

What Makes an Activity High-Impact?

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) have become a cornerstone in higher education, recognized for their...

Fireside Chat Recap: Knack CEO, Samyr Qureshi & Northwest Florida State College's Provost & VP Academic Affairs, Dr. Henry Mack

As CEO and co-founder of Knack, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with educational leaders across...