The Future of Academic Support Is Student-Owned
For decades, higher education has treated academic support as something to be delivered to students. Tutoring, coaching, and mentoring have all been built on the idea that expertise flows in one direction, from the institution to the learner. It is a model born of good intentions but one that no longer fits the way today’s students live, learn, and lead. Students are no longer passive recipients of education. They are collaborators, creators, and problem-solvers who navigate complex academic, social, and professional landscapes. Yet the systems designed to support them still reflect a service mindset rather than one of shared ownership.