Colorado State University is participating in a massive new effort in which 130 public universities and systems will work together to increase college access, close the achievement gap, and award hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025.
A Q&A with Tony Frank on the 10th anniversary of his presidency, about CSU, the future and, of course, Abraham Lincoln.
Research shows that jumping in right away with a full course load is best for students' academic success, and that the first four weeks are a crucial time for faculty and staff to make solid connections with students.
The annual prize works to identify, recognize, and reward public universities across the country that employ innovative approaches to improve retention and degree completion.
How can universities like CSU engage with students on a personal level, while embracing technology and everything it can provide?
The message was big, bold and clear: Your Success is CSU's success. The Office of the Provost sponsored an end-of-the semester event on the plaza to celebrate students as they prepare for what's next on their journey to academic success. The "State of What's Next" event included photo opportunities with Cam the Ram mascot.
The Student Success Initiative has improved undergraduate education, raised graduation rates, and become a model for other universities around the nation.