Knack Notes Blog

Take a deeper look into how peer learning can impact higher education.

How Peer Tutoring Fosters Student Belonging

Peer tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable tool for academic success, but its benefits extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most significant yet often overlooked impacts of peer tutoring is its ability to foster a profound sense of belonging among students. By connecting individuals in meaningful ways, peer tutoring programs can transform academic environments into inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and supported.

Exploring Peer Tutoring as a High-Impact Practice: A Conversation with Jillian Kinzie and George Kuh

Peer tutoring has long been a staple of academic support in higher education, but could it rise to...

Creating Flexible Job Opportunities for Student Success

Flexible, paid work opportunities are essential for empowering students to succeed both...

Scaling Peer Tutoring at the University of New Hampshire: A Partnership with Knack

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has long been committed to fostering student success through...

The Role of Academic Support in Closing Equity Gaps

Equity in education remains one of the most pressing challenges in higher education. While strides...

Finals Success Strategies: How Peer Learning Can Make All the Difference

As the semester winds down, students across the country face one of the most demanding times of the...

Supporting Veteran Students: Building Accessible Support Services for Success

Veteran students bring unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths to college campuses....

From Campus Collaborator to Strategic Partner

When I transitioned from a higher education administrator to a role in the higher ed-adjacent...

How Public-Private Partnerships Help Colleges Overcome Budget Cuts and Hiring Freezes to Support Students

Colleges and universities are facing significant financial and operational challenges, including...

Harnessing the Power of Peer Interaction for High-Impact Practices

Higher education thrives on connection—between students and faculty, among peers, and within the...

Building Bright Futures: The Importance of Supporting Academic Pathways for Middle School Students

Middle school is a unique and formative period in students' lives—a time when they begin imagining...

Enhancing Study Skills through Peer Learning: A Pathway to Success

College students often find themselves in need of practical strategies and support systems to...