Knack Notes Blog

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

Serving Transfer Students

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

Serving Historically Underrepresented Student Populations

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

The Power of Iowa GROW® with Teri Schnelle

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Teri Schnelle from the University of Iowa about their...

Tutor Story: Tyler Crutchfield

“Football. I love sports… I played football, I played lacrosse, I ran track, the whole shebang.”

Tutor Story: Jarmila Wittman

“Triathlons. I love to run, bike, and swim.”

Tutor Story: Jorge Del’Angel

“Cooking. My all time best meal is tacos.”

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Power of Peer Influence

This is a guest post written by Dr. George Kuh, HIPs Expert & Indiana University Chancellor’s...

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...