Knack Notes Blog

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

The Power of Good Tutoring Data

Higher education values assessment. Pre-tests, post-tests, program evaluations, surveys, and...

Making College Personal For Every Student

It’s important to make things feel personal. No matter the size of the institution, more often than...

Tackling the Skills Gap Through Peer Learning

Do you believe the skills gap exists or continues to grow? If so, you aren’t alone. According to a ...

Why Community Engagement is Vital in Higher Education

Colleges exist to serve their communities. They are large institutions with resources poised to do...

Impact of Campus Jobs on Student Success

We’ve explored previously the importance of developing soft skills with your students. The first...

Developing Soft Skills with College Students

It is increasingly apparent that students in college today, whether they are coming to campus...

Emotional Intelligence in Higher Ed

It’s no longer IQ vs EQ— it’s both. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is defined as the “relative...

Integrating High-Impact Practices Through Peer Interaction

Our work to support, retain, and develop college students is more complex and important now than...

Why Tutors Make Awesome Hires

Tutors are student leaders. While perhaps not typically thought of in this way, their...

Refitting Academic Support for Gen Z

Academic support is crucial for student success. As such, we need to be equipped with the best...

How Generation Z Students are Learning

Generation Z is here. Born after 1995, members of Generation Z are the current faces on our college...

3 Tips to Start a Successful Semester

Syllabus week is a great time to plan and be prepared for what is expected from you throughout your...