Knack Notes Blog

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

Serving Adult Learners in College

In this fourth post of our seven-part series, we look at issues associated with supporting adult...

A HIP Conversation With Dr. George Kuh

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are a catalyst that can accelerate student learning and development....

Serving Academically Underprepared Students

Imagine what it’s like to realize you are academically underprepared in an environment focused on...

Serving Student-Athletes in College

How does your campus work together to support the success of student-athletes? As it turns out, the...

Serving First-Generation College Students

According to EAB, nearly a third of undergraduate students in the United States are...

3 Reasons Why Not Getting a Tutor May Be Holding You Back

As a college student, you probably hear a lot about the resources available to you. 

Understanding Why Students Cheat

Have you ever stopped to consider why college students cheat?

The Knexus of Student Success

Student success is typically talked about in terms of academic achievement, leadership in student...

Peer Tutoring Talent Pipelines: The Future of College Recruiting

Go to College → Earn a Degree → Get a Job. Is that how the system still works? 

Signs You Should Become a Tutor

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a peer tutor? If you’ve never given it much thought...

College Friendships & Academic Success

We all know that social relationships are important in life. They can impact our overall success,...

How Super Mario Can Help You Boost Your GPA

Can Super Mario help you get better grades? Yes, according to Mark Rober, YouTube star and former...