Fresh From the UIA (Student Success)

Arne Duncan, Partnership & Policy for Academic Advising
Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, discusses the need for institutions to support student success, the need for government to encourage institutions in this effort, and the urgency for moving ahead with these initiatives.
M. Brian Blake, The Innovating Together Podcast
M. Brian Blake, President of Georgia State University, discusses how his early private sector career shaped his approach to academic leadership, the guidance and opportunities that he's offering his students, and managing the perceptions around a job well done.
Proactive Advising: A Playbook for Higher Education Innovators
The University Innovation Alliance introduces its publication "Proactive Advising: A Playbook for Higher Education Innovators," the findings of a four-year study that examines student graduation outcomes in relation to schools' advising culture and practices.
2021: Teamwork, Completion Grants, and Workforce Readiness
The University Innovation Alliance continues to review its 2021 accomplishments. This blog focuses on the Completion Grants program and Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment, an initiative that helps graduates transition from college to the current job market.
2021, A strong Year for the University Innovation Alliance
The University Innovation Alliance reviews some of its 2021 accomplishments. This blog focuses on the impact and scale of its mission, and on engagement with the higher ed sector via live content and playbooks sharing its research and outcomes.
5 Must-Listen Podcasts That'll Inspire You to Be a Better Leader, The Innovating Together Podcast
Dr. Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, celebrates International Podcast Day with a look back at 5 must-listen episodes of the Innovating Together Podcast, a series of conversations with higher ed leaders currently in the top 5% of podcasts in the U.S.
Tim Renick, The Innovating Together Podcast
Tim Renick, Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University, discusses institutional initiatives for student success, using data to determine best practices, and his qualifications for leading this emerging field.
Marcia Ballinger, The Innovating Together Podcast
Dr. Marcia Ballinger, Lorain County Community College President, discusses supporting student needs during the COVID-19 pandemic while positioning community colleges to remain agents of regional and national economic recovery in the coming decade.
Ed Ray, The Innovating Together Podcast
Ed Ray, former President of Oregon State University, says that any worthwhile leadership is about making contributions that benefit other people. He sees the COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up call to become our best, most resilient selves.

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